Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Care of the Patient

• Completes patient care (may include V / S, I&O's, heights, weights, head circumference, ADL's and other patient care related assignments) in a safe, efficient and timely manner.
• Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed staff.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge as directed by licensed staff.
• Communicates patient / family information to health care team members to assist with individualizing the patient plan of care.
• Practices universal precautions / isolation techniques according to hospital policy.
• Recognizes unsafe and emergency situations and reacts appropriately.

2. Support Services

• Assists with maintaining a clean orderly patient / department environment.
• Acts as a courier between ancillary departments as needed to meet daily unit / department requirements.
• Performs clerical duties as needed. (May include, but is not limited to, clean sheeting charts, stamping flowsheets, making up admission packets, answering the telephone).

3. Professional Performance

• Practices cost effective use of supplies.
• Utilizes available communication tools (staff meetings, bulletin boards) to remain informed.
• Completes 4 hours per year of annual education requirements appropriate for practice area and role responsibilities.
• Consistently demonstrates that new knowledge and skills gained from education are incorporated into actual clinical practice.
• Shares knowledge with nursing staff and other members of the health care team.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Required - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) (If pursuing an RN degree, enrollment in a BSN program is preferred.)

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required - 1 years total experience required, which includes 1 year of PCT, CNA, or Medical Assistant in a healthcare setting, OR current ACH employee with clinical experience, OR successful completion of 1 semester of healthcare curriculum, OR successful completion of ACH Pulse Center PCT training experience

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

Preferred - Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Required - Mental / Reasoning Requirements : - reading - simple- writing - simple- basic math skills.

Last updated : 2024-05-02