What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant-Patient Care PRN II- Observation Unit position at Baptist Memorial Health Care?
Overview
Assistant-Patient Care PRN II Flat
Job Code: 22003
FLSA Status
Job Family: NURSING
Job Description Title: Assistant-Patient Care PRN II
Job Summary
Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
- Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
- Provides for patient safety.
- Participates in ongoing educational activities.
- Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Description
Minimum Required: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.
Preferred/Desired
Training
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Description
Minimum Required: Computer literacy
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Description
Minimum Required: CPR
Preferred/Desired
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships: No
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull /- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
Functional Demands Rating: Medium
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Carry object: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Continuous
Sensory Requirements
Color Discrimination: Yes
Near Vision: Accurate
Far Vision: Accurate
Depth Perception
Hearing
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Other