JOB SUMMARY

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse.
• Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care through the initiation/completion of procedures relating to basic human, mental health and social needs; comfort and safety measures; activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid need; and elimination needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification indicating successful completion of a Nurse's Aide/Technician training and competency course preferred.
• BLS required

Minimum Work Experience

• Knowledge of principles of patient hygiene, comfort, and safety measures. Previous experience as a patient care provider helpful.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 1-15%

Walking - = greater than 32%

Standing - =greater than 32%

Bending/Squatting - 16-31%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 16-31%

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eyewear if needed.

Color Vision ability required.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed.

Physical/Environmental requirements

Lifting - 0 -50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Carrying - 0- 50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Pulling - Up to 200 lbs

Pushing - Up to 200 lbs

OSHA

Direct exposure to body fluids.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Mission, Service and Values

Supports the hospital Mission, Service, and Values

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Age Specific - Pediatrics

• Demonstrates knowledge of pediatric growth and development norms and appropriately addresses abnormal findings.
• Demonstrates competency and knowledge of age appropriate equipment.
• Demonstrates appropriate suction technique using bulb syringe in the infant and toddler patient.
• Demonstrates appropriate awareness of suspected abuse/neglect to pediatric patients and takes measures to report them according to protocol.
• Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the pediatric patient.
• Takes vital signs at appropriate sites.
• Is familiar with location and use of pediatric emergency equipment.

Age Specific - Adolescent

• Demonstrates knowledge of adolescent growth and development norms and appropriately addresses abnormal growth.
• Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the adolescent patient.

Age Specific - Adults

• Demonstrates knowledge of adult growth and development norms and appropriately addresses abnormal findings.
• Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the adult patient.

Age Specifics - Geriatrics

• Demonstrates knowledge of the normal aging process.
• Demonstrates competency and knowledge in the identification of sensorium changes.

Essential Functions

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Performs treatment procedures under the direction of the registered nurse, such as application of the therapeutic heat/ice.
• Measures temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height/weight, and intake and output and reports abnormal values to assigned nurse.
• Collects specimens of stool, urine, and sputum and transports to lab in a timely manner.
• Assists with care such as position, lifting, and transferring patients with proper body mechanisms and ambulating patients as directed by the assigned nurse.
• Transports patients as needed, such as to radiology, surgery, or another nursing unit.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment by leaving patient rooms in order, by reporting equipment that is out of order, and by cleaning equipment as needed.
• Answers telephone, call system, and greets visitors professionally, and routes information received to the appropriate personnel.
• Contributes it the development of peers, colleague, and others by sharing knowledge and skills, and by providing constructive feedback regarding their practice.
• Promotes confidentiality and uses complete discretion when discussing information.
• Floats to other areas assigned, responds to floating requests with a positive attitude.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Other duties/Non-Essentials

• Performs additional task as assigned.
• Attends and satisfactorily completes annual competency.
• Completes annual HealthStream assignments as assigned.
• Attends in services on new equipment.
• Participates in 75% of staff meetings as evidence by attendance records.
• Floats to other areas as assigned with a positive attitude.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

T.J. Pledge

I Will Show Compassion

• see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.
• recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters
• show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times
• be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer

I Will Cooperate With Others

• maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior
• listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake
• never underestimate the power of an apology
• refrain from blame and judgment
• bring a sense of calm to stressful situations

I Will Collaborate With Others

• value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together
• treat others in a way that I would like to be treated
• participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health
• foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults
• speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates
• value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole
• meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job

I Will Communicate

-smile - at everyone

• always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction
• follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away
• escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination

I Will Adapt To Change

• be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge
• embrace change and set the example for those around me
• accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over
• manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed

I Will Be A Champion

• serve with passion
• view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly
• take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area
• go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers
• dare to make a difference and be exceptional
• constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health
• speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work