Careers

Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care on units with potentially infectious patients, including COVID, and meets communication needs in the department setting.  Assists nursing staff members/physicians with needs and with maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in charge of the team and/or unit.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Assists nursing staff with any NOW or STAT orders immediately. 
• Enters orders correctly into the computer.
• Communicates ideas for improvement to the unit manager/charge nurse.
• Assists with basic patient care and comfort measures under the direction of LPN/RN.
• Keep patient’s room and work area clean and tidy.
• Answers the telephone and call lights in a timely and polite manner.
• Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected as Clinical Extender.
• Transports specimens to lab in a timely manner.
• Communicates information from telemetry to the charge nurse or team leader.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers, physicians, and other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.
• Demonstrates initiative and an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Responds to patient in emergency or physically distressful situations.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensure patient confidentiality.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Stocks supplies as needed for patient care. 
• Sit with patients to maintain constant visual observation and safety of the patient.

Education/Regulatory Requirements & Experience:

• Current BLS certification
• Previous work history that demonstrates steady attendance and punctuality is required.
• CPR (BLS) can be obtained during orientation.
• Previous work history in the healthcare profession as CNA/LPN/RN; current licensure not required.
• Currently enrolled in LPN program or successfully completed first full year of an A.D.N program or junior level of a B.S.N. program.