Role OverviewThis position requires 12-hour shifts and provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent is expected to perform basic nursing procedures related to care and comfort of patients in stable condition.
What You Will Do
Provides direct patient care and activities such as vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, 12 lead EKG testing, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patient and their medical record, documentation of O2, early mobility/ambulation protocols, clean catheterization technique, simple dressing change, dry dressing change, removal of Indwelling urinary catheter, perform straight catheterizations, catheter collection of urine specimen from Foley catheter, IV access insertions and removal with documentation.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The incumbent is expected to practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy with every patient and family, and to maintain objectivity during patient care. He/she is expected to know and adhere to all basic hospital policies and procedures, and respond appropriately during emergency situations.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Limited or no experience
- Ability to perform basic mathematics
- Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
- Basic computer skills
- CPR – American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Benefits
- Generous benefits package
- Professional development and shared governance
- Collaborative and empowering work environment
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