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Job Summary

To function as a collaborative member of the health care team in partnership with and under supervision of the Registered Nurse performs direct patient care to a specific group of patients and coordinates activities which relate to the flow of unit processes. Promotes organizational commitment and excellence in the patient care experience.

Accountabilities

• Participates in patient rounding and under supervision of the RN actively engages in review of harm prevention measures such as: efficient turning and repositioning, VAP Bundle, ensuring curos caps remain on IV lines and monitoring CL dressings for soiling
• Performs basic bedside care and selected procedures under the direct supervision of the registered nurse to include, but not limited to: basic blood glucose collection, coughing /deep breathing, incentive spirometry, pulse ox and oxygen set up, dressing changes recognition of life-threatening conditions with initial response and reporting. Emptying and measuring drainage equipment
• Assists patients with needs related to personal hygiene. Duties include, but are not limited to, bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, and washing hands
• Assists patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with feeding and setting up meal trays
• Assists patients with needs related to ambulation. Duties include, but are not limited to, dangling, walking, walking with assistive device, and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the Registered Nurse
• Performs other administrative duties as requested
• Performs other basic care duties as requested and delegated by licensed personnel
• Meets patients needs related to elimination. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting patient with getting to the bathroom, utilizing a bedside commode, utilizing a bedpan, or utilizing a urinal. Accurately monitors inputs and outputs
• Accurately completes and documents patient vital signs. Duties include assessing blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse ox or ETCO2. Reports abnormal values to the Registered Nurse
• Reports changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse in a timely manner
• In accordance with unit or departmental practice, proficient with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift. Performs individualized unit-based skills based on the type and needs of unit after training and competency established at Prisma Health to include: adjusting fetal monitoring, phlebotomy, EKG, and monitoring telemetry rhythms
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

Other Required Skills and Experience

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15106780 Emergency Department

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