Job Summary:


Under direct supervision of registered nurse or provider, assists in examination and treatment of patients. Works as a member of the health care team within organizational and departmental standards, policies, procedures, processes and guidelines.

Essential Responsibilities:



+ Implements care plan at the direction of RN or Provider. Assists with data collection. Obtains and records vital signs; reports results to RN or Provider. Observes and records pertinent patient information; immediately reports to RN or Provider abnormal findings, changes in patient condition, and emergency situations.


+ Demonstrates technical competencies in specialized technical skills, use of equipment, and basic competencies to work on a specialty unit.


+ Records data and nursing care activities in the medical record according to hospital and department standards; utilizes department forms per procedures.


+ As...