JOB SUMMARY

　　To assist licensed personnel in the delivery of quality patient care.

　　FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

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　　WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO THE FOLLOWING STUDER PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES: • HCAPS Patient Perception• Hourly Rounding with intention• Bedside Shift Report• AIDET• Daily Huddles

　　FUNCTIONS:

　　• Floats as requested by the team leader and/or supervisor/staffing coordinator.

　　• Other duties as assigned.

　　ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

　　Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization.

　　Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention.

　　Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience.

　　Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice.

　　Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

　　Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities.

　　Maintains compliance with organization's policies for handling confidential patient information.

　　Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information.

　　Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization.

　　Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Assist in the completion of the patient database.

　　Delivers age appropriate care.

　　Utilization of critical thinking skills in prioritization of care.

　　Participates in the development and prioritization of individualized plan of care.

　　Collaborates with other disciplines in plan of care.

　　Assists with discharge planning needs.

　　Documents interventions that are accurate, pertinent, timely, and legible.

　　Administers medication observing the "5 rights"

　　Administers medication correctly based on patients age, and clinical condition.

　　Performs skills and task required by unit expectations.

　　Provides safe environment.

　　Includes patient, caregivers, and disciplines in care council and health teaching.

　　Demonstrates correct troubleshooting of equipment.

　　Evaluates the efficacy of medications, treatments, and plan of care.

　　Provides health care at the best value without compromising patient care.

　　Responsible and accountable for all actions.

　　Practices within the scope of license.

　　Communicates evaluation to appropriate disciplines.

　　Communicates concerns, and assessments to the RN.

　　Regularly attends department meetings.

　　Assists with setting up room post-procedure.

　　Follows established SGNA and vendor guidelines for leak testing, cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilization of scopes and accessories before and after procedures.

　　Assists in maintaining physical and environmental care between and after admission.

　　Assist with procedures and patient care as assigned.

　　Performs daily maintenance checks of endoscopes.

　　Ensures scope availability to facilitate efficiency in room turnover.

　　Utilizes established criteria to determine patient readiness for discharge from unit.

　　Safety and proficiently assesses peripheral veins for the purpose of obtaining blood for diagnostic testing or initiating IV therapy.

　　EKG: Correctly applies leads and performs test accurately for interpretation.

　　Teaching: Provides appropriate information and instruction to patient and family to prepare and recover from procedure/treatment.

　　Utilizes two identifiers for proper patient identification.

　　Verifies surgical site/procedure per patient/family, H&P, order, consent, and surgical schedule.

　　Correct demonstrate, perform, and documents "Timeout" when applicable.

　　Correctly demonstrates, perform and documents effective communication between caregivers.

　　Accurately and completely perform and document Medication Reconciliation process.

　　NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Required Skills

　　Required Skills

　　• Excellent customer service skills.

　　• Self-directing, able to work with little direct supervision.

　　• Empathy for the needs of patients.

　　• Effective oral and written communication skills.

　　• Ability to communicate through spoken and written English.

　　• Treats patients and others with courtesy and respect, presenting a positive public image.

　　• Works well as a team member.

　　• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information.

　　Required Experience

　　Minimum Education

　　• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.

　　Required License

　　Nursing Assistant

　　• Successful completion of Nurse Aide course or the equivalent.

　　• Current Certified Nursing Aide from the state of Kentucky.

　　• BLS certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.

　　Minimum Work Experience

　　• One year experience in Nursing/Surgery preferred.