Description

:A Brief Overview

Provides basic patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. Performs a variety of clerical functions and tasks related to department specific needs. Provides high quality care to the following patient populations: Surgical, Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, Pediatric, Obstetric, Telemetry and Psychiatric. Duties are included but are not limited to those below for specified units. • Care for the restrained patient and monitor for safety, as directed by the licensed nurse.* Perform Bedside shift report and beginning and end of shift.* Utilize policies and procedures to keep patients safe from falls. * Assist in wound prevention and Hospital acquired pressure injuries.• Is cost conscious in use of equipment and supplies.• Adhere to safety practices for own personal protection, i.e. infection control devices, lifts, gait belts, eye shields, gloves.• Demonstrate accurate keyboarding proficiency and computer naviga...