STUDENT NURSE TECH - EMERGENCY ROOM - PRN VARIES (47746)

Job Summary : Performs duties of patient care to adult and geriatric populations, under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Performs various housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain a safe, clean environment. Performance expectations are defined in the competency evaluation.Job Responsibilities : 1. Admits / Discharges / Transfers patient and completes appropriate forms2. Provides for patient hygiene3. Provides for patients food and fluid needs4. Assists with patient mobility5. Vital signs6. Maintains safe environment of care7. Provides for appropriate pressure ulcer prevention8. Performs interventions as delegated in a skillful, safe, accurate and timely manner9. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and procedures10. Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to primarily adult, and geriatric populations as indicated11. Supports patient's rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity12. Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards13. Foley Catheter Insertion and removal14. NG insertion and removal15. Simple dressing changes16. Bladder ScanQualifications. Service and Quality Standards : 1. ServiceIs Customer focusedAnticipates customer needsAdheres to customer service standardsIs Competent, caring and compassionateTreats coworkers and customers with dignity and respectDemonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behaviorto customers and coworkers2. PeopleIs conversation consciousAssures confidentiality of patient and employee informationIs positive in interactions with othersIs courteous and respectfulPromotes a harassment free environmentInspires the trust of othersActs in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Excellence Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.3. QualityIs excellent in patient care and serviceDemonstrates multidisciplinary cooperationAssists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedbackIs safety consciousDemonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiativesIs involved with improvement effortsSupports performance improvementSeeks ways to improve systems and servicesShows commitment to improvement effortsMeets mandatory educational requirements4. GrowthIs a loyal ambassadorDemonstrates commitment to hospital mission and visionIs active and involvedSupports hospital initiativesChampions innovation and supports changeIs a positive role modelFosters team cooperation5. FinanceIs a good steward of hospital resourcesDevelops / uses efficient work methodsIs cost effectiveConserves organizational resourcesEducation Requirements and Other Requirements : Education Level : High school diploma or equivalentCertification / Licensure : Successful completion of approved Nurse Assistant course with certificationby the State of Illinois and / or documentation of successful completion ofMedical / Surgical clinical from an accredited nursing programBLS certification requiredExperience Requirements : Long term care, rehabilitation, and / or medical surgical care experience preferredWorking Conditions : Exposure Category I : Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, care Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.Physical Activity : NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100%Lift / Carry XPush / Pull XReach Overhead XClimb XSquat / Bend / Kneel XSit XStand XWalk / Move About XThe most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties. Learn More