Will assist in the delivery of patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse Details: Reports to the job as scheduled or give proper notification of absence. Performs delegated tasks within job description in a timely manner. Follows all standard safety precautions and utilizes appropriate measures to promote and maintain patient safety.
Maintains safe environment. Performs kitchen, transport, and supply duties as assigned. Observes and reports pertinent information to the nurse, documents on patient record.
Documents tasks performed on the patient record. Annually completes required competency assessments; maintains necessary job knowledge and skills documented in Nursing Administration. Demonstrates knowledge of procedures to be followed in fire or disaster situations.
Utilizes principles of growth and development and the aging process when providing nursing care to patients ranging in age from neonate to geriatrics. Demonstrates a caring attitude in relationship with others. Utilizes appropriate communication to establish a relationship with patient and family.
Utilizes interpersonal techniques which facilitate a productive relationship while working with colleagues and personnel. Seeks assistance as needed. Accepts reassignment as needed.
Maintains confidentiality. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Follows the standards of conduct and policies and procedures of St.
Mary’s Medical Center and applicable laws and regulations and reports violations through the appropriate chain of command. Demonstrates knowledge of operation to include but not limited to the required unit specific equipment/procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of on-going unit specific performance improvement activities.