Extern

HOURS:  VARIABLE

$20.00 PER HOUR

Under direct supervision of a registered nurse, performs select procedures and treatments. Maintains patient care units in orderly condition and assists RN as requested.

* 1. Assists Registered Nurse by performing selected procedures and treatments.
May document in the patient's medical record under the supervision of
Reports any abnormal findings, related to patient, to RN for further action.
Takes and records temperature, pulse, respirations, weight and blood
Measures and records fluid intake and butput.
Obtains specimens, i.e. urine, stool, sputum, blood, documents collection.
Tests finger sticks for glucose and records results.
Administers enemas/ AND RECORDS RESULTS
Performs treatments, i.e. dressing changes, pressure ulcer care, trach care, suctioning and records results under supervision of RN
Checks potency of drainage tubes (foley catheter, NG tubes) and records
Assist with tube feedings AFTER VALIDATION of tube placement by RN
Monitors I.V. fluids and tubing.
* 2. Maintains patient care units in a neat and orderly condition.
Changes and makes beds.
Strips patient units and equipment upon discharge of patient, in preparation for cleaning by Housekeeping Department.
Prepares room for new admission and postoperative patients.
Maintains equipment in clean and orderly condition.
3. Assists Registered Nurse in preparing patient for meals, and feeds or assists patients with meals.
4.
Performs a variety of duties including, but not limited to transporting and accompanying patients.
Assisting with post-mortem care and in transporting body to morgue
Attending educational programs to augment clinical experiences.
5. Performs related duties, as required.