Artesia General Hospital Artesia , NM 88210
Posted 7 days ago
Job Summary:
Performs basic patient care activities under the direction of a licensed nurse.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist with activities of daily living and personal care assistance to patients.
Monitors patients and collects information to be documented in the medical record.
Perform bedside testing as necessary.
Perform basic patient care.
Maintain constant communication with nursing staff regarding patient conditions and changes in status.
Deliver patient food trays and other nourishment.
Deliver specimen to laboratory, transport x-rays and other equipment as necessary.
Perform basic clerical duties as required.
Ensure cleanliness of unit, equipment and work area.
Inventory and maintain supplies and equipment as needed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Artesia General Hospital