Hospital Aide - Moanalua - Progressive Care Unit - On/Call - Variable Shift

Under indirect supervision of Unit Supervisor and direction of licensed staff, performs a variety of non-professional patient care duties in an inpatient hospital setting; responsible and accountable for assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN/LPN; implements care plan under direction of licensed staff.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of simple equipment.
• Demonstrates basic competencies to work on specialty unit.
• Records data and nursing care activities in medical record following Department/Unit/JCAHO standards.
• Utilizes Department and Unit forms per procedures.
• Functions with awareness of and applies safety principles and standards, including patient, environment, and employee issues.
• Utilizes correct body mechanics.
• Reports incidents, work-related injuries, unsafe equipment, or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person.
• Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment, and employee issues.
• Functions within parameters of job description.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient/hospital information.
• Reports off when leaving Unit.
• Reports pertinent patient data and problems to licensed staff, charge nurse, or supervisor.
• Remains calm in emergency patient care/Unit situations; follows established protocols.
• Assists as directed during Code 500 (Chest compression and runner to lab).
• Practices within Hospital, Department, and Unit standards/policies/procedures.
• Locates and uses Facility and Hospital manuals and other reference manuals/books when necessary.
• Completes mandatory JCAHO in-services annually.
• Completes CPR recertification every 24 months - Level C.
• Attends at least three Unit Staff Meetings.
• Reads/signs minutes of Staff Meetings not attended.
• Seeks guidance, direction, or supervision when unsure of procedures/actions needed.
• Participates in peer evaluation when requested by supervisor.
• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.

Requirements

• Hospital Aide Training Program or documented completion of equivalent military training course; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) and experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.
• Basic Life Support certification from American Heart Association.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, and customer service.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year Hospital Aide experience.

Pay

$24.2 - $26.89 / hour

Schedule

• Shift: Variable
• Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
• Working Hours: 12:01 AM - 11:59 PM
• Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call