STUDENT NURSE TECH - EMERGENCY ROOM - PRN VARIES

Job Description

STUDENT NURSE TECH - EMERGENCY ROOM - PRN VARIES Job Location: Maryville, IL Position Type: PRN (12 Hours) Salary Range: $15.75 - $23.50 Hourly Job Shift: Varies Description 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: Admits/Discharges/Transfers patient and completes appropriate forms Provides for patient hygiene Provides for patients' food and fluid needs Assists with patient mobility Vital signs Maintains safe environment of care Provides for appropriate pressure ulcer prevention Performs interventions as delegated in a skillful, safe, accurate and timely manner Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and procedures Provides age-appropriate and population-specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to primarily adult and geriatric populations as indicated Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect for cultural, ethical, and religious diversity Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards Foley Catheter Insertion and removal NG insertion and removal Simple dressing changes Bladder Scan Qualifications Service and Quality Standards: Service: Is customer-focused, anticipates customer needs, adheres to customer service standards, is competent, caring, and compassionate, treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect. People: Is conversation conscious, assures confidentiality of patient and employee information, is positive in interactions with others, is courteous and respectful, promotes a harassment-free environment. Quality: Is excellent in patient care and service, demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation, assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores, is safety conscious. Growth: Is a loyal ambassador, demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision, supports hospital initiatives. Finance: Is a good steward of hospital resources, develops/uses efficient work methods. Education Requirements and Other Requirements: Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent. Certification/Licensure: Successful completion of approved Nurse Assistant course with certification by the State of Illinois and/or documentation of successful completion of Medical/Surgical clinical from an accredited nursing program. BLS certification required. Experience Requirements: Long-term care, rehabilitation, and/or medical surgical care experience preferred. Working 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: X Push/Pull: X Climb: X Squat/Bend/Kneel: X Sit: X Stand: X Walk/Move About: X The 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr