JOB SUMMARY
- Provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse.
- Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care through the initiation / completion of procedures relating to basic human, mental health and social needs; comfort and safety measures; activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid need; and elimination needs.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
GED or High School Diploma required or current high school student in pursuit of GED to be obtained within one calendar yearCertification indicating successful completion of a Nurse's Aide / Technician training and competency course preferred.BLS requiredMinimum Work Experience
Knowledge of principles of patient hygiene, comfort, and safety measures. Previous experience as a patient care provider helpful.FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Physical Requirements
Sitting - 1-15%
Walking - = Greater than 32%
Standing - = Greater than32%
Bending / Squatting - 16-31%
Climbing / Kneeling - 1-15%
Twisting - 16-31%
Visual and Hearing Requirements
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear if needed.
Color Vision ability required.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed.
Physical / Environmental requirements
Lifting - 0 -50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
Carrying - 0- 50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
Pulling - Up to 200 lbs
Pushing - Up to 200 lbs
OSHA
Direct exposure to body fluids.
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Supports the hospital Mission, Service, and Values
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Age Specific - Pediatrics
Demonstrates knowledge of pediatric growth and development norms and appropriately addresses abnormal findings.Demonstrates competency and knowledge of age-appropriate equipment.Demonstrates appropriate suction technique using bulb syringe in the infant and toddler patient.Demonstrates appropriate awareness of suspected abuse / neglect to pediatric patients and takes measures to report them according to protocol.Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the pediatric patient.Takes vital signs at appropriate sites.Is familiar with location and use of pediatric emergency equipment.Age Specific - Adolescent
Demonstrates knowledge of adolescent growth and development norms and appropriately addresses abnormal growth.Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the adolescent patient.Age Specific - Adults
Demonstrates knowledge of adult growth and development norms and appropriately addresses abnormal findings.Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the adult patient.Age Specifics - Geriatrics
Demonstrates knowledge of the normal aging process.Demonstrates competency and knowledge in the identification of sensorium changes.Essential Functions
Assists patients with activities of daily living.Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.Performs treatment procedures under the direction of the registered nurse, such as application of the therapeutic heat / ice.Measures temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height / weight, and intake and output and reports abnormal values to assigned nurse.Collects specimens of stool, urine, and sputum and transports to lab in a timely manner.Ability to perform bedside blood glucose monitoring with the Accu-Chek Inform IIAssists with care such as position, lifting, and transferring patients with proper body mechanisms and ambulating patients as directed by the assigned nurse.Transports patients as needed, such as to radiology, surgery, or another nursing unit.Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment by leaving patient rooms in order, by reporting equipment that is out of order, and by cleaning equipment as needed.Answers telephone, call system, and greets visitors professionally, and routes information received to the appropriate personnel.Contributes it the development of peers, colleague, and others by sharing knowledge and skills, and by providing constructive feedback regarding their practice.Promotes confidentiality and uses complete discretion when discussing information.Floats to other areas assigned, responds to floating requests with a positive attitude.NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Other duties / Non-Essentials
Performs additional task as assigned.Attends and satisfactorily completes annual competency.Completes annual HealthStream assignments as assigned.Attends in services on new equipment.Participates in 75% of staff meetings as evidence by attendance records.Floats to other areas as assigned with a positive attitude.ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
T.J. Pledge
I Will Show Compassion
see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health mattersshow kindness and compassion towards my customers at all timesbe sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customerI Will Cooperate With Others
maintain zero tolerance for abusive behaviorlisten and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistakenever underestimate the power of an apologyrefrain from blame and judgmentbring a sense of calm to stressful situationsI Will Collaborate With Others
value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working togethertreat others in a way that I would like to be treatedparticipate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Healthfoster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insultsspeak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammatesvalue the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the wholemeet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my jobI Will Communicate
smile - at everyonealways introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interactionfollow the 10 / 5 rule : always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet awayescort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destinationI Will Adapt To Change
be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challengeembrace change and set the example for those around meaccept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and / or I have no control overmanage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as neededI Will Be A Champion
serve with passionview myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordinglytake responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work areago out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkersdare to make a difference and be exceptionalconstantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Healthspeak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work
