Under general supervision of a licensed Nurse assists in the delivery of patient/resident care. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational and spiritual needs of the patient/resident and family.

Under general supervision of a licensed Nurse assists in the delivery of patient/resident care. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational and spiritual needs of the patient/resident and family. Essential Job Function
Support and model behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
Utilizing a holistic approach, performs basic nursing care and treatments within scope of practice as directed by the licensed nurse to include the goal-directed plan of care for the patient.
Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry into patient medical record as indicated by patient need and documentation guidelines, consistent with departmental policies and procedures, to include, but not limited to, activities of daily living (ADLs), vital signs, intake and output measurements and hourly rounding.
Adheres to Billings Clinic and facility safety standards, policies and practices. Anticipates and identifies problems and safety issues, then initiates appropriate action.
Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient/resident care.
Demonstrates collaborative, supportive, and caring behaviors in communication with patients/residents, families, visitors, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Acts as a resource, role model and mentor. Responds to questions and assists with problem resolution.
Takes responsibility for identification of own growth and development needs; meets all system and departmental educational and continuing education requirements.
Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
For level II and level III: Completes yearly level II and level III competency checklist.
Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
Performs all other duties as assigned or as needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Department or Level Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Proficient in basic patient care and treatment, planning and observation within the scope of practice for a Certified Nursing Assistant
Competent to perform routine, non-complex aspects of patient care, treatments and procedures
Analytical skills necessary to understand a variety of basic and/or routine problem scenarios associated with patient care
Refers more difficult problems to a Level II or III staff person, LPN, RN, physician and/or non-physician provider
Practices within scope of practice as determined by state regulations and Billings Clinic guidelines
Work is performed under the clinical supervision of the RN or LPN
Work is performed independently in accordance with assigned schedules and operating procedures
Assumes responsibility for the follow-up of problem scenarios and coordinates appropriately with the LPN, RN, and/or physician
Expected to prioritize all aspects of job performance
Interpersonal skills which enable the incumbent to appropriately respond to a variety of patient/family requests and inquiries, to respond to inquiries from physicians, nursing staff and other health care providers, and to check for understanding, allay apprehension and enlist cooperation of the patient
Ability to utilize and apply PSE skills
Demonstrated personal accountability in all facets of role responsibilities
Adheres to patient safety goals and standards
Participates in QI/RM activities within the department
Participates in the financial viability of the organization by ensuring appropriate utilization of supplies and equipment and maximizing the flow of patient care to maximize effective utilization of the nursing staff’s time
Assists patient activities of daily living, such as baths, oral hygiene, grooming, toileting, ambulating and turning
Basic laboratory specimen handling and processing (urinalysis, blood sugars, etc.)
Basic hospital/ED patient quick registrations and full registrations assistance of nursing personnel.

Education
High School Diploma or GED Certification and Licensures
CPR
CNA

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