Description

Essential Functions :

• Contributes to the delivery of patient care in accordance with the patient plan of care, utilizing age specific growth and development guidelines as delegated by the nurse.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify an emergency situation and initiates appropriate responses.
• Documents ongoing patient status in the triage log / patient record for patients in waiting / patient room.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate PAR levels of medical supplies that are both stock and non-stock in patient rooms
• Participates in admission, discharge and transfer process.
• Responds in a timely manner to patient / family requests and communicates patient needs to appropriate nursing personnel.
• Supports activities that promote an efficient and cost effective unit.
• Supports and assists with patient care activities in collaboration with the nurse / charge nurse.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required :

Education - High School Diploma / GED Equivalent in General Studies

Preferred :

Experience - 1 years of Acute Experience; 1 years of Healthcare Experience

Certification - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

Physical Requirements : Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and / or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and / or more than 100 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and / or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects.

Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Emergency Services

Department

RCH Emergency Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Shift

Employee Type

Regular

10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Last updated : 2024-04-30