NURSING ASSISTANT/TECH PARTNER - 1D - CASUAL

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.
• Perform and/or assist with patient care needs as directed and assists patient with activities of daily living.
• Respond to call lights, inquiries and requests from patients and families in a timely manner.
• Collect, document and report ongoing patient care data as directed.
• Measure and/or document intake and output, including drainage and obtains daily weights when indicated.
• Obtain individual patient care equipment as directed.
• Transport patients as directed.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure continuous flow of patient care.
• Communicate pertinent information at shift reports and during internal and external transfers.
• Participate in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services.
• Complete proper collection, identification, labeling and delivery of specimens (including diagnostic studies) to the appropriate department.
• Support limited use of restraints in accordance with established standards and documents according to policies.

Responsibilities

• May perform the following skills: obtain vital signs, apply heating pads, set up suction equipment, utilize E cylinders, apply antiembolic hose, aseptic techniques, distribute and maintain sufficient supply of linens, apply Sequential Compression Devices, perform blood glucose testing, perform ostomy care, simple dressing changes, apply telemetry leads, bladder scanning, preventative skin care.
• Apply pulse oximetry, urinary catheter care, transport blood and blood products from blood bank, perform EKGs, oral pharyngeal suctioning, place patient in CPM machine, prepare and maintain isolation boxes and supplies, declutter patient rooms and storage areas, deliver specimens to lab, crutch measurement and teaching, maintenance of specialty carts, supply inventory and special order supplies, stock warmers with blankets, saline, and water.
• Make regular rounds to address patient needs and physical environment - purposeful hourly rounding.
• Avoid performing tasks that exceed physical demands.

Requirements

• Maintain accountability for actions taken.
• Effectively function as a resource person.
• Perform effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.
• Assist in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs.
• Assist in the department's compliance with state, Joint Commission, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Assist in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.
• Adhere to the infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
• Assist with maintaining sufficient and proper supplies on an assigned unit.
• Assist with monitoring sterile supplies for expiration date and replaces as needed.
• Provide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.
• Utilize two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
• Assume appropriate code team role during code situations or mock codes.
• Respond effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Sound judgment, problem solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to follow directions from other team members; works independently assigned duties.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Skills

• Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.
• Ability to perform a variety of patient care tasks.
• Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Compliance with state, Joint Commission, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.
• Adherence to infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
• Assistance with maintaining sufficient and proper supplies on an assigned unit.
• Assistance with monitoring sterile supplies for expiration date and replaces as needed.
• Assistance with providing for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Rotates all shifts, 8 hour shifts, 10-12 hour shifts, on-call, overtime (+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk), travel between sites.