Performs basic duties of patient care under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Performs various housekeeping to maintain a clean and orderly environment, monitors department inventory and restocks supplies. Performs clerical duties as assigned. Assists with comfort and safety of patients. Takes and records vital signs, height, weight, intake and output of patients. Greets, registers and transports patients. Assists the physicians and nurses with bedside procedures.
Job Responsibilities
Uses effective communication skills with patients, staff, other departments, physicians, families and visitors.
Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
Duties may include but not limited to phlebotomy, transporting patients, obtain vital signs, ekg's, splinting, catheter placement and other patient care task as assigned.
Supports patient's rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity.
Maintains the patient's environment to include appropriate equipment and supplies at all times.
Demonstrates appropriate use of equipment. Maintains supplies and instruments.
Assists in maintaining a clean unit. Responsible for cleaning and set up of patient rooms.
Completes documentation accurately and timely, according to hospital policies and procedures.
Utilizes chain of command.
Maintains calm manner during abrupt changes in acuity and/or activity.
Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance when necessary.