What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Caregiver position at Altru Health?
Responsibilities
- Assist the registered nurse or other licensed practitioner in identifying patient needs, priorities of care, and goals based on patient's age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed, or philosophical beliefs.
- Demonstrate competency and ability to carry out department-specific functions in accordance with the department's standards of care, policies, and procedures.
- Function as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the implementation of an integrated patient-centered care plan.
- Assign or delegate the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.