Hospital Aide

Job Summary :

Under indirect supervision of Unit Supervisor, and under direction of licensed staff, performs variety of non-professional patient care duties in inpatient hospital setting; is responsible and accountable for assigned tasks.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN / LPN; implements care plan under direction of licensed staff.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of simple equipment.
• Demonstrates basic competencies to work on specialty unit.
• Records data and nursing care activities in medical record following Department / Unit / JCAHO standards.
• Utilizes Department and Unit forms per procedures.
• Functions with awareness of and applies safety principles and standards, including patient, environment and employee issues.
• Utilizes correct body mechanics.
• Reports incidents, work related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person.
• Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment and employee issues.
• Functions within parameters of job description.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient / hospital information.
• Reports off when leaving Unit.
• Reports pertinent patient data and problem to licensed staff, charge nurse or supervisor.
• Remains calm in emergency patient care / Unit situations; follows established protocols.
• Assists as directed during Code 500 (Chest compression and runner to lab).
• Practices within Hospital, Department and Unit standards / policies / procedures.
• Locates and uses Facility and Hospital manuals, and other reference manuals / books when necessary.
• Completes mandatory JCAHO inservices annually.
• Completes CPR recertification of 24 months - Level C.
• Attends at least three Unit Staff Meetings.
• Reads / signs minutes of Staff Meetings not attended.
• Seeks guidance, direction or supervision when unsure of procedures / actions needed.
• Participates in peer evaluation when requested by supervisor.
• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and / or service appropriate to age groups served.
• Demonstrates knowledge skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and / or service.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.

Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.

Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

Training / giving and receiving instructions.

Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness.

Preferred Qualifications :