Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level ofEducation Required: High School completion / GED

Additional requirements:

§Type of degree: N/A

§Area of study or major: N/A

§Preferred educational qualifications: N/A

§Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Experience

Minimum Level ofExperience Required: 1 - 3years of job-related experience

Prior job title or occupationalexperience: N/A

Prior specific functionalresponsibilities: N/A

Preferredexperience: N/A

Otherexperience requirements: N/A

Successfulcompletion of one of thefollowing:

1.Nurse’s aide training coursewithin the last twelve months.

2.Direct patient care experiencewithin the last six months.

3.Currently enrolled in nursing school with the completion of core nursingclasses

Knowledge/Skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

PhysicalRequirements:

WorkingConditions:

1.General office environment.

2.Climate controlled environment.

3.May work some evenings andweekend hours to complete projects or meet the needs of the department.

4.May be required to work overtimeas defined by the needs of the department.

Organizational Standards

§AssistsPCT and RN with care of the patient.

§Demonstratesknowledge of skin care including prevention,monitoring and reporting.

§Maintainsaccurate documentation in the Epic computer system.

§Meetsthe safety needs of the patient and uses equipment safely and properly (i.e., assistive devices,oxygen and side rails).

§Followsall agency policies regarding infection control and employee safety.

§Recognizes patient's needs and attends totheir requests in a prompt and organized manner.

§Maintainsa neat and orderly patient environment.

§Utilizesappropriate communication skills with the patient,the patient's family and all agency personnel.

§Servespatient’s tray and assist with feeding if necessary. Removes food tray andreports amount eaten.

§Completesaccurate records and carries out all assignments as requested.Is responsible for maintaining minimumweekend on-call, holiday or otherrequirements established by the department.

§Demonstratesrespect for patient property and maintains patient confidentiality.

§Observesbasic elements of body functioning and reports changes to the RN.

§Recognizesemergencies and demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures.

§Performsonly under the supervision of an RN who has provided written instruction forpatient care (Care Plan).Participatesin ongoing development of the Plan of Treatment.

JOBLIMITATIONS:

§Maynot receive orders from a physician.

§Willnot administer medications or pre-fill insulin syringes, enemas (other than Fleet),tube feedings or rectal suppositories.

§Maynot perform any sterile procedures or perform any intravenousprocedures.

§Maynot perform procedures requiring the knowledge, training and skill of a licensed nurse.

§Isnot authorized to perform non-patient related work without priorauthorization from supervisor.

Essential Duties & Functions

EssentialDuties & Functions:

Other Duties & Functions:

As assigned

The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed include the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be constructed as an exhausted statement of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.