Under indirect supervision of unit supervisor, and under direction of licensed staff, performs variety of non-professional patient care duties in inpatient hospital setting. Responsible and accountable for assigned tasks
Essential Functions:
Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN/LPN; implements care plan under direction of licensed staff
Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers
Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of simple equipment
Demonstrates basic competencies to work on specialty unit
Records data and nursing care activities in medical record following department/unit/JCAHO standards
Utilizes department and unit forms per procedures
Functions with awareness of and applies safety principles and standards, including patient, environment, and employee issues
Utilizes correct body mechanics
Reports incidents, work related injuries, unsafe equipment, or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person
Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment, and employee issues
Functions within parameters of job description
Maintains confidentiality of patient/hospital information
Reports off when leaving unit
Reports pertinent patient data and problem to licensed staff, charge nurse, or supervisor
Remains calm in emergency patient care/unit situations; follows established protocols
Assists as directed during code 500 (chest compression and runner to lab)
Practices within hospital, department, and unit standards/policies/procedures
Locates and uses facility and hospital manuals, and other reference manuals/books when necessary
Completes mandatory JCAHO in-services annually
Completes CPR recertification of 24 months - level C
Attends at least three unit staff meetings
Reads/signs minutes of staff meetings not attended
Seeks guidance, direction, or supervision when unsure of procedures/actions needed
Participates in peer evaluation when requested by supervisor
Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served
Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable
Hospital Aide Training Program or documented completion of equivalent military training course
Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification
Knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, and customer service
Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone
Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English
Training/giving and receiving instructions
Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of one-year of Hospital Aide experience
Kaiser Permanente - 9 months ago
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