Obtains hand-off from the off going staff member to include information regarding the patient's identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory or language barriers, as well as any special considerations and behaviors to monitor (NPO, bed alarms, etc.). Performs clerical duties related to support of unit activities as assigned, and assists with admission of patients, obtaining weights and vital signs (when not the first vital signs of the shift), logging in patient belongings, and specimen collection.