What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Health Unit Coordinator/Nursing Assistant position at Avera?
Location:
Redfield, SDWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)Redfield Community Memorial Hospital and Clinic is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!
Position Highlights
Title: Health Unit Coordinator
Position Accountable to : Director of Nursing
Job Summary :
Provides clerical services to the nursing unit. Serves as a liaison for the nurse and patient in interdepartmental communications. Functions in public relations role as receptionist. May assist in nursing care under the direction of the RN caring for that patient.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.
Birth - 1 yr 1 - 11 yrs 12 - 17 yrs 18 - 65 yrs over 65 yrs
_X_ _X_ _X_ _X_ _X_
Infancy Pediatrics Adolescent Adulthood Geriatric
Essential Job Functions:
Demonstrates proficient skills in multiple modules of the Client Server system
Demonstrates proficient skills in the use of medical terminology
Demonstrates use of photocopier, fax machine, paging system, telephone, laser printer, patient call system, electronic scanner, ambulance radio, patient security systems.
Facilitates and maintains effective communications with nursing and medical staff, other departments, visitors and patients using AIDET principles.
Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at one time.
Displays exceptional customer service skills.
Responsibilities, Expectations & Standards:
Commitment to the daily application of CMH’s mission, vision, and core values to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Promote CMH’s values
Maintain confidentiality
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations and standards associated with, but not limited to CMS, OSHA.
Essential Physical Demands:
Lifting-floor(0-25"): 0-5# Grasping light: 0-3 hrs/day
Lifting-knee to waist: 0-5# Grasping firm: 0-3 hrs/day
Lifting-waist-shldr: 0-10# Rep.use-foot: 0-3 hr/day
Lifting-overhead: 0-5# Dominant hand: 0-3 hr/day
Transfers: SBA Non-dominant hand: 0-3 hr/day
Carrying: 0-5# Bilateral hands: 0-3 hr/day
Pushing: 0-35# Far acuity: 0-3 hr/day
Pulling: 0-35# Near acuity: 5-8 hr/day
Sitting: 3-5 hr/day Depth perception: 0-3 hr/day
Standing: 0-3 hr/day Field of vision: 5-8 hr/day
Walking: 0-3 hr/day Accommodation: 3-5 hr/day
Balancing: 0-3 hr/day Distinguish color: 0-3 hr/day
Squatting: 0-3 hr/day Feeling: 0-3 hr/day
Rep.use-neck: 0-3 hr/day Hearing: 5-8 hr/day
Forward Bend: 0-3 hr/day Reaching Forward: 0-3 hr/day
Reaching overhead: 0-3 hr/day
Work Environment:
Works inside. Works with and around others. Has verbal face to face contact with others. Exposure to blood and body fluids, airborne pathogens, hazardous waste and chemicals, communicable disease, moving objects, high places, slippery surfaces, minimal exposure to radiation, electric, and/or mechanical equipment.
Equipment Used to Perform Job:
___ Infusion Pump(S) _X_ Computers ___ Beds and Transport Systems
___ K-Packs _X_ Pagers ___ Walker
___ Glucometer _X_ Telephone ___ Heating/Cooling Blanket
___ B/P Equipment _X_ Photocopier ___ Bear Hugger
___ Otocopes _X_ Fax Machine ___ Endoscopy Equipment
___ Opthalmoscope _X_ Ambulance radio ___ Orthopedic Equipment
___ Oximeter _X_ TV/VCR ___ Dialysis Equipment
___ Alcosensor ___ Electronic Games ___ Labor & Delivery
Equipment
___ Defibrillator ___ EMS Radio ___ Nursery Equipment
___ Pacemakers ___ Lifts (Hoyer/EZ) ___ Automated Medication
Monitors Dispensing Machine
___ Cardiac/Telemetry ___ Wound Vac ___ Airboots/Splints
___ Cast Cutters ___ Invasive/Noninvasive ___ Suction (Wall/Gomco)
___ Apnea Monitor ___ Pressure Monitors
___ Scales ___ Radiant Heat Warmer
Mental Requirements:
___ Reading, simple _X_ spatial _X_ tending
_X_ reading, complex _X_ form ___ precision working
_X_ writing, simple _X_ clerical _X_ follow instructions
___ Writing, complex _X_ compiling _X_ influence others
_X_ math skills, simple _X_ coordinating _X_ time requirement
_X_ math skills, complex ___ synthesizing _X_ memorization
___ tasks, simple ___ supervising _X_ problem solving
_X_ tasks, complex _X_ instructing _X_ independent judgment
___ driving _X_ decision making
Potential Job Stressors:
Work may be performed under pressure requiring close attention to detail. Environmental stimuli overload. Staffing and census fluctuations. Potential exposure to anger, fear, hostility, or violence of others.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience :
Experience in health related occupation desirable.
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities
Works directly under supervision of RN on duty. Performs assigned duties as delegated. Follows established nursing procedures. Seeks guidance when in doubt. Reports pertinent information to RN. Emotional stability and adaptability to meet demands of the situation is essential. Constant exposure to medical and personal information requires confidentiality. Responsible for own actions. May be required to float to other inpatient units as requested by management for staffing support.
Schedule:
Works varied shifts including weekend and holiday rotation. Works up to 12 hour shifts.
Title: Nursing Assistant
Position Accountable to: Director of Nursing
Job Summary:
Assists in nursing care by performance of routine and delegated duties according to the standards. Has a knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of the patient throughout their life span. Provides clerical services to the nursing unit. Serves as a liaison for the nurse and patient in interdepartmental communications. Functions in public relations role as receptionist.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.
Birth - 1 yr 1 - 11 yrs 12 - 17 yrs 18 - 65 yrs over 65 yrs
_X_ _X_ _X_ _X_ _X_
Infancy Pediatrics Adolescent Adulthood Geriatric
Responsibilities, Expectations & Standards
Commitment to the daily application of CMH’s mission, vision, and core values to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Promote CMH’s values
Maintain confidentiality
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations and standards associated with, but not limited to CMS, and OSHA.
Facilitates and maintains effective communications with nursing and medical staff, other departments, visitors and patients using AIDET principles .
Essential Job Functions:
Demonstrates proficient skills in multiple modules of the Client Server system
Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at one time.
Demonstrates use of photocopier, fax machine, paging system, telephone, laser printer, patient call system, patient security systems
Required to perform technical skills as listed:
Transports Meal Trays
Administers Enemas
Bed Making
Able to communicate via Microsoft Outlook
Assists Patient With Activity,(I.E. Chair Transfers, Carrying Infants and Toddlers)
Perform Skills To Obtain Vital Signs, Intake & Output, and Patient Weights.
Ambulate Patients And Push Wheelchairs/Carts Etc.
Provides Personal Care For Patients Such As Bed Baths, Shampoo Hair, Shaving And Oral Hygiene.
Able To Assist With Feeding Patients.
Maintains Clean Environment For The Patient In Their Room.
Collect, Label and Transport Body Fluid Specimens
Catheter Care
Prioritizes And Processes Multiple Tasks In A Timely Manner
Promotes Effective Verbal And Written Communication Skills
Documents in MediTech
Demonstrates understanding and appropriate utilization of the child security system.
Performs delegated patient assignments/duties.
Uses Equipment And Supplies Effectively And Efficiently.
Essential Physical Demands:
Functional activities include
Lifting-floor: 0-35# Grasping Light: 5-8 hr/day
Lifting-knee-waist: 0-35# Grasping Firm: 0-3 hr/day
Lifting-waist- shoulder: 0-25# Rep.use-foot: 0-3 hr/day
Lifting-overhead: 0-20# Dominant Hand: 5-8 hr/day
Transfers: 0-40# Non-dominant Hand: 0-3 hr/day
Carrying: 0-50# Bilateral Hands: 5-8 hr/day
Pushing/Pulling: 0-65# Far Acuity: 0-3 hr/day
Sitting: 0-3 hr/day Near Acuity: 5-8 hr/day
Standing: 3-5 hr/day Depth Perception: 5-8 hr/day
Walking: 5-8 hr/day Field of Vision: 5-8 hr/day
Climbing: 0-3 hr/day Accommodation: 5-8 hr/day
Balancing: 0-3 hr/day Feeling: 3-5 hr/day
Squatting: 0-3 hr/day Hearing: 5-8 hr/day
Kneeling: 0-3 hr/day Smelling: 5-8 hr/day
Crawling: 0-3 hr/day Forward Bend: 3-5 hr/day
Reaching forward: 5-8 hr/day Reaching overhead: 0-3 hr/day
Distinguish color 8 hr/day
Work Environment:
Works inside. Works with and around others, has verbal contact and face to face contact with others. Exposure to, blood and body fluids, airborne pathogens, hazardous waste and chemicals, communicable disease, moving objects, high places, slippery surfaces. Minimal exposure to radiation, electric, and/or mechanical equipment.
Equipment Used to Perform Job:
Computers, K-packs, wheelchairs, blood pressure cuffs, Electronic Vital Sign Equipment, Suction Equipment, O2, Gomco, telephone, , stethoscopes, telemetry, bed scales, lift devices, scales, thermometers, beds, ice bags, ice collar, patient call system, apnea monitor
Mental Requirements:
_X_ reading, simple _X_ spatial _X_ tending
____ reading, complex _X_ form ____ precision working
_X_ writing, simple _X_ clerical _X_ follow instructions
____ writing, complex _X_ compiling _X_ influence others
_X_ math skills, simple ____ coordinating _X_ time requirement
____ math skills, complex ____ analyzing _X_ memorization
_X_ tasks, simple ____ synthesizing _X_ problem solving
____ tasks, complex ____ supervising _X_ independent judgment
____ driving _X_ instructing _X_ decision making
Potential Job Stressors:
Work may be performed under pressure requiring close attention to detail. Environmental stimuli overload. Staffing and census fluctuations. Potential exposure to anger, fear, hostility, or violence of others.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Certification Requirements for Position:
þ BLS (Basic Life Support)
o ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course)
TCAR (Trauma Care After Resuscitation
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
Experience:
Previous hospital experience, nursing home experience, nurse aid class or nursing student experience desired, not required.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Works directly under supervision of R.N. on duty. Performs assigned duties as delegated. Follows established nursing procedures. Seeks guidance when in doubt. Reports pertinent information to RN. Emotional stability and adaptability to meet demands of the situation is essential. Constant exposure to medical and personal information requires confidentiality. Responsible for own actions. May be required to float to other inpatient units as requested by management for staffing support.
Schedule:
Works varied shifts including weekend and holiday rotation. Works up to 12 hour shifts.
Title: Nursing Assistant
Position Accountable to: Director of Nursing
Job Summary:
Assists in nursing care by performance of routine and delegated duties according to the standards. Has a knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of the patient throughout their life span. Provides clerical services to the nursing unit. Serves as a liaison for the nurse and patient in interdepartmental communications. Functions in public relations role as receptionist.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.
Birth - 1 yr 1 - 11 yrs 12 - 17 yrs 18 - 65 yrs over 65 yrs
_X_ _X_ _X_ _X_ _X_
Infancy Pediatrics Adolescent Adulthood Geriatric
Responsibilities, Expectations & Standards
Commitment to the daily application of CMH’s mission, vision, and core values to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Promote CMH’s values
Maintain confidentiality
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations and standards associated with, but not limited to CMS, and OSHA.
Facilitates and maintains effective communications with nursing and medical staff, other departments, visitors and patients using AIDET principles .
Essential Job Functions:
Demonstrates proficient skills in multiple modules of the Client Server system
Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at one time.
Demonstrates use of photocopier, fax machine, paging system, telephone, laser printer, patient call system, patient security systems
Required to perform technical skills as listed:
Transports Meal Trays
Administers Enemas
Bed Making
Able to communicate via Microsoft Outlook
Assists Patient With Activity,(I.E. Chair Transfers, Carrying Infants and Toddlers)
Perform Skills To Obtain Vital Signs, Intake & Output, and Patient Weights.
Ambulate Patients And Push Wheelchairs/Carts Etc.
Provides Personal Care For Patients Such As Bed Baths, Shampoo Hair, Shaving And Oral Hygiene.
Able To Assist With Feeding Patients.
Maintains Clean Environment For The Patient In Their Room.
Collect, Label and Transport Body Fluid Specimens
Catheter Care
Prioritizes And Processes Multiple Tasks In A Timely Manner
Promotes Effective Verbal And Written Communication Skills
Documents in MediTech
Demonstrates understanding and appropriate utilization of the child security system.
Performs delegated patient assignments/duties.
Uses Equipment And Supplies Effectively And Efficiently.
Essential Physical Demands:
Functional activities include
Lifting-floor: 0-35# Grasping Light: 5-8 hr/day
Lifting-knee-waist: 0-35# Grasping Firm: 0-3 hr/day
Lifting-waist- shoulder: 0-25# Rep.use-foot: 0-3 hr/day
Lifting-overhead: 0-20# Dominant Hand: 5-8 hr/day
Transfers: 0-40# Non-dominant Hand: 0-3 hr/day
Carrying: 0-50# Bilateral Hands: 5-8 hr/day
Pushing/Pulling: 0-65# Far Acuity: 0-3 hr/day
Sitting: 0-3 hr/day Near Acuity: 5-8 hr/day
Standing: 3-5 hr/day Depth Perception: 5-8 hr/day
Walking: 5-8 hr/day Field of Vision: 5-8 hr/day
Climbing: 0-3 hr/day Accommodation: 5-8 hr/day
Balancing: 0-3 hr/day Feeling: 3-5 hr/day
Squatting: 0-3 hr/day Hearing: 5-8 hr/day
Kneeling: 0-3 hr/day Smelling: 5-8 hr/day
Crawling: 0-3 hr/day Forward Bend: 3-5 hr/day
Reaching forward: 5-8 hr/day Reaching overhead: 0-3 hr/day
Distinguish color 8 hr/day
Work Environment:
Works inside. Works with and around others, has verbal contact and face to face contact with others. Exposure to, blood and body fluids, airborne pathogens, hazardous waste and chemicals, communicable disease, moving objects, high places, slippery surfaces. Minimal exposure to radiation, electric, and/or mechanical equipment.
Equipment Used to Perform Job:
Computers, K-packs, wheelchairs, blood pressure cuffs, Electronic Vital Sign Equipment, Suction Equipment, O2, Gomco, telephone, , stethoscopes, telemetry, bed scales, lift devices, scales, thermometers, beds, ice bags, ice collar, patient call system, apnea monitor
Mental Requirements:
_X_ reading, simple _X_ spatial _X_ tending
____ reading, complex _X_ form ____ precision working
_X_ writing, simple _X_ clerical _X_ follow instructions
____ writing, complex _X_ compiling _X_ influence others
_X_ math skills, simple ____ coordinating _X_ time requirement
____ math skills, complex ____ analyzing _X_ memorization
_X_ tasks, simple ____ synthesizing _X_ problem solving
____ tasks, complex ____ supervising _X_ independent judgment
____ driving _X_ instructing _X_ decision making
Potential Job Stressors:
Work may be performed under pressure requiring close attention to detail. Environmental stimuli overload. Staffing and census fluctuations. Potential exposure to anger, fear, hostility, or violence of others.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Certification Requirements for Position:
þ BLS (Basic Life Support)
Experience:
Previous hospital experience, nursing home experience, nurse aid class or nursing student experience desired, not required.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Works directly under supervision of R.N. on duty. Performs assigned duties as delegated. Follows established nursing procedures. Seeks guidance when in doubt. Reports pertinent information to RN. Emotional stability and adaptability to meet demands of the situation is essential. Constant exposure to medical and personal information requires confidentiality. Responsible for own actions. May be required to float to other inpatient units as requested by management for staffing support.
Schedule:
Works varied shifts including weekend and holiday rotation. Works up to 12 hour shifts.
