Nursing Attendant

About the role

Under professional nursing direction, provides patient transport, assists in establishing and maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients in a timely fashion between floors and/or departments, following established protocols, using stretchers or wheelchairs to ensure safe arrival.
• Assists with patient transfer, admission and discharge of patients as directed.
• Lifts, positions and transports patients utilizing proper technique and equipment.
• Accompanies and remains with patient for clinical test or procedures in other departments/areas.
• Transports charts, specimens, records, equipment and supplies to and from department in a safe and timely manner.
• Delivers patient care in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures including but not limited to: transports blood products.
• Provides assistance to patients needing help with ADLs.
• Provides required one-on-one observation and monitoring (sitter) to patients to ensure their safety and prevention of injury.
• Reports any unusual changes in the patient's condition or behavior to patient's PCC.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information.
• Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for cleaning, restocking and preparation of patient care and supply areas/rooms (includes supplies, equipment, beds).
• Maintains equipment and supplies in preparation for various procedures performed by physicians, nurses and other staff members.
• Cleans equipment after use and returns to proper storage area when no longer needed. This includes beds, wheelchairs, monitoring equipment utilized within department.
• Performs terminal cleaning of operating rooms and prepares treatment rooms by changing sheets and pillow cases, restocking supply cupboards with linen, alcohol, spray, tissues, caps, etc.
• Assists with restocking patient care and supply areas/rooms.
• Works effectively as a team member within department and with customers to provide quality service to hospital units through communication, cooperation and collaboration.
• Delivers equipment and supplies throughout the hospital by responding to orders quickly and efficiently in order to support the daily operations of the unit.
• Performs miscellaneous errands such as stocking supplies, delivering test results, picking up supplies, and the like.
• Assists clinical personnel when needed by performing tasks to prepare for clinical procedures to keep department operating at peak efficiency levels.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for direct and indirect patient care areas.
• Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, and patient safety, environment and infection control standards.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.