STUDENT NURSE TECH - EMERGENCY ROOM - PRN VARIES (52698)

Job Summary : Performs basic duties to all age patients in the Emergency Department under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse.Service and Quality Standards : 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 coworkersPeopleIs 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.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 requirementsGrowthIs a loyal ambassadorDemonstrates commitment to hospital mission and visionIs active and involvedSupports hospital initiativesChampions innovation and supports changeIs a positive role modelFosters team cooperationFinanceIs a good steward of hospital resourcesDevelops / uses efficient work methodsIs cost effectiveConserves organizational resourcesJob Responsibilities :

• Uses effective communication skills with patients, staff, other departments, physicians, families and visitors.
• Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Duties may include but not limited to phlebotomy, transporting patients, obtain vital signs, ekg's, splinting, catheter placement and other patient care task as assigned.
• Additional duties may be assigned based on level of clinical completion
• Supports patient's rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity.
• Maintains the patient's environment to include appropriate equipment and supplies at all times.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of equipment. Maintains supplies and instruments.
• Assists in maintaining a clean unit. Responsible for cleaning and set up of patient rooms.
• Completes documentation accurately and timely, according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Utilizes chain of command.
• Maintains calm manner during abrupt changes in acuity and / or activity.
• Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance when necessary.
• Is flexible with scheduling when necessary.
• Reports defective equipment promptly, completing appropriate forms.QualificationsEducation 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 : Student nurse tech, EMT, EMT-P or technician experience in hospital setting 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. Learn More