JOB
Assists the health care team in implementing the plan of care. DUTIES AND
Assists with preparation for patient's discharge (e.g., check belongings, get wheelchair & escort patient out). Seeks assistance as needed from appropriate resources and recognizes the need for emergency intervention. Promotes learning for colleagues and self, functions as a preceptor.
Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors (i.e., appropriate reporting of errors/incidents). Identifies ethical issues and reports them to the RN. Reports in a timely manner to the primary RN the patient's complaint of pain.
Transports patients to & from different areas of hospital safely and efficiently. Assists the staff in transferring patients to and from stretchers, wheelchairs, etc. Maintains and restocks supplies & equipment (e.g., gloves, oxygen tanks, wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.) and precaution carts.
Reports malfunctioning equipment. Supports hourly rounding in the department. Incorporates the 4Ps during rounding - Pain, Potty, Positioning, Personal Possessions.
Assists in maintaining an orderly, clutter-free and clean environment. Adheres to Infection Control policies. Deliver and pick up supplies, meds, labs, etc. to and from other departments EDUCATION AND RELATED
Required: American Red Cross BLS certification required. Certification training will be provided during orientation if not already achieved. Preferred: HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
7:00am - 3:30pm · Days