Serves as a member of the primary patient care team and assists in the delivery of patient care. Performs tasks to meet the physical and emotional care needs of patients. Works under the supervision of and in conjunction with a Registered Nurse.

1. Assists with patient care based on the individual patient needs, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include, but are not limited to delegated aspects of age-appropriate patient care, taking vital signs, basic interviewing, and examination of patients monitoring patients.
2. Monitors EKG rhythms.
3. Maintains an organized working system in the department through accurate documentation, orderly filing, and by ensuring appropriate departments receive the paperwork documentation required for patient care delivery.
4. Effectively moves patients, supplies and equipment in a safe and timely manner.
5. Consistently provides quality patient care and is proactive in providing service to the patients.
6. Communicates effectively with other health care workers, physicians, patients and their families/friends.
7. Completes appropriate competencies.

• Assists in stocking supplies in the department and patient care rooms.

Relevant Education Requirements:

Must have completed 2 years of medical school or 1 year of nursing school.

Must have completed at least one clinical rotation; prefer completion of internal medical rotation or other hospital experience. Preferred CNA or EMT/Paramedic license . Required BLS certification.