Under the direction of the nurse leader, provides assistance with clerical, non-clinical tasks. These tasks can include, but are not
limited to, ensuring that the clinical areas are well-supplied and stocked, and the patient care area is clean and ready for patients.
This position requires the ability to work in a fast paced, detailed environment with an emphasis on team work and prioritizing
responsibilities. This individual may have direct access to drug products and secure medication areas (not to include controlled
substance locations) in order to manage the storage, handling, and disposal of medications consistent with the Medication Storage
and Handling Policy
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as front line representative of the 1. patient care area.
Performs various tasks to ensure the patient care area is well supplied including ordering and obtaining supplies, re-stocking
supplies and monitoring for outdates
2.
Maintains a clean and safe environment by caring for, and cleaning equipment, maintaining cleanliness of patient/clinic rooms,
work areas, and keeping hallways clear of clutter
3.
Performs low-level disinfection, and is aware of infection prevention 4. principles
5. Perform quality checks of point of care testing machines
6. Checks emergency stations daily and if appropriate, checks and records medication refrigerator temperatures
7. Escorts patient throughout building as needed; assisting with wheelchairs as needed
8. Answers telephone calls and assists in the overall functioning of the department
9. Prepare patient forms with demographic information
10. Delivers specimens to the laboratory and runs errands to other departments
Participates in continuous regulatory readiness activities and employs safety standards such as repeat back, SBAR, and huddle
attendance
11.
12. Participates in medication conveyance per Medication Storage and handling policy
13. Performs other duties as required or assigned
Additional Key responsibilities for clinic/outpatient settings:
Greets patients and assist with the rooming of patients
Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams
Assists patients in completing questionnaires
Maintains chart information that is up-to-date, organized, and in compliance with Health Information Services (HIS)
requirements
Additional Key responsibilities for inpatient settings
Participates in admission process for patients including room set up after EVS clean to ensure room is ready for the next
patient
Greets patient upon arrival and completes standard admission tasks
Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams
Participates in assisting the patient with readiness for discharge, gathering patient belongings, including items from
pharmacy or the safe, assist patient with getting dressed
Completes room strip down after discharge
Returns medications to pharmacy return bin from medication cart
Completes hourly rounding on all assigned patients for patient experience to include safety checks per unit standards
utilizing a rounding script/checklist
Delivers meal trays and set patients up to eat
Sets patients up and assists patients with the completion of personal care and provides clean hospital gown and changes
linens
Performs patient sitting for patients requiring 1:1 observation after successful completion of required learning activities
Assists with lifting, positioning, and dressing of patients
Answers call lights and directs patient needs to appropriate resources
Stocks equipment from central locations to nurse server as needed

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.