DCH Northport , AL 35473
Posted 4 weeks ago
Overview
Provides compassionate personal care and support services under the supervision of a registered nurse with goal of enhancing patient safety and emotional support in the psychiatric section of the NMC ED.
Responsibilities
nurse to include but not limited to:
measure and record intake and output
measure and record vital signs, O2 Saturation, weight, height
positioning patients; lifting and turning patients
applying/utilizing special equipment
assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode
ambulating the patient
pre-operative and post-operative care
application/removal of anti-embolism stocking and SCD devices
removal of foley catheters
perineal care; vaginal irrigations (non-sterile); sitz baths
non-medicated enemas
application of heat and cold
care of the incontinent patient
skin care to the immobilized patient
removal of saline lock
emptying of colostomy bags
application of appliances for heat and cold
performing blood sugars
placing patients on cardiac monitors
set up of oxygen equipment
feeding patients
collecting, labeling, and transporting of lab specimens
assisting with separation of patient belongings
assisting with the application of restraints and monitoring patient in physical restraints
safe transportation of patients to radiology and floor
assisting with de-escalation
Accurately documents care provided according to policies and procedures. Obtaining EKG and working with RN to ensure ED Provider reading Performs initial and annual competency per job class. Specific ages: pediatric, adolescent adult and geriatric as defined by scope of service. Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care, such as ambulation of patients, transferring patients, assisting with normal range of motion and positioning Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment and nursing units are maintained in a clean, safe manner Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement Coordinated nursing unit functions to provide for smooth operation off all nursing/patient care activities. Correctly and accurately assembles, maintains and disassembles patient medical record. Demonstrates working knowledge of order entry process and transcription of physician orders. Maintains well organized, well-supplied, clean nursing unit. Answers telephone and intercom, takes messages, and communicates messages to the appropriate person, using appropriate telephone etiquette. Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvemen Maintains statistics/logs as required by the unit Manager/Director. May be responsible for observation of cardiac monitors, notifying staff of alarms/ changes in cardiac rhythm, or when patients are off monitor.
DCH Standards:
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required. As of March 1, 2019 current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required. Previous patient care experience (PCA -Patient Care Assistant, Patient Care Attendant-Sitter, patient care training as RN/LPN student, completion of HOSA program, certified nursing assistant - CNA) preferred. Must have basic computer skills to support the use of electronic medical record, e- mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
WORK CONTEXT
Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion
Dealing with unpleasant or physically aggressive personalities
Must be able to deal with conflict
Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately
Must be able to receive delegation
Must be able to work in groups
Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work
Must be meet time pressure and time lines
Must be able to perform in exact and accurate manner
Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting
Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions
Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc.
PHYSICAL FACTORS
Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking
Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction
Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit, stoop and lift
Must be able to run in an emergency
Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be able to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips
Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range
Must possess stamina to work 12-hour shift
Physical presence onsite is essential
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