Patient Care Specialist - Observation Unit - 6025 (Full Time)

Demonstrated Skills

• Demonstrates ability to properly perform 12 lead EKG.
• Recognizes tracing and brings abnormalities to the attention of the Charge Nurse.
• Captures blood samples by venipuncture or skin puncture on patients.
• Cleans equipment with approved solution per the MIFU.
• Reports maintenance concerns or faulty equipment per facility policy.
• Accurately and timely enters documentation in the electronic medical record or database.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing patient care activities for which employee has been prepared and in conformance with Medical Center policy and procedures.
• Functions under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Captures vital signs and brings abnormalities to attention.
• Maintains and documents intake and output and brings abnormalities to attention.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene and grooming.
• Safely provides basic skin care monitoring and reporting changes in skin condition.
• Provides basic respiratory support as directed (e.g., oxygen setup).
• Assists with clinical procedures within scope of training and as delegated.
• Assists with indirect patient care activities as assigned by the individual unit.
• Observes and reports pertinent information to the patient care nurse/charge nurse.
• Documents thoroughly and accurately describe the progress of the patient.
• Provides appropriate explanations within scope of training, to patients prior to performing procedures.
• Communicates in an appropriate manner with patient and family.
• Utilizes interpersonal techniques which facilitate a productive relationship while working with colleagues and personnel.
• Continues to increase job knowledge by attending in-service programs.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Reports on the job as scheduled.
• Follows all standard safety precautions.
• Follows the standards of conduct and policies and procedures of St. Mary’s Medical Center and applicable laws and regulations and reports violations through the appropriate chain of command.
• Completes required competency assessments annually.
• Promotes and maintains patient safety.
• Uses the age of the patients treated when appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operation to include but not limited to the required unit specific equipment/procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of on-going unit specific performance improvement activities.