<p>Overview</p> <p>To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.</p> <p>Under The Delegation And Supervision Of An Rn, Provides Clinical Support With Basic Nursing Care And Patient Monitoring For The General Welfare And Safety Of All Patients.</p> <p>EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <ol> <li>Assists With Basic Patient Care (Including Am & Pm Care, Toileting, Peri-Care, Emptying And Rinsing Of Drainage Devices, And Feeding) Under The Supervision Of The Licensed Nurse. Measures And Records Intake And Output. Makes Beds. </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="2"> <li>Takes And Records Vital Signs, Sao2, Blood Pressure And Weight. </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="3"> <li>Performs Selected Procedures Such As Specimen Collections (Vre Swabs, Urine, Stool And Non-Induced Sputum); Urine Testing, Hematest, Gastrocult, Enemas, Application Of Ice Collar/Caps Or Post Mortem Care. Applies Simple Dressings To Areas Of Potential Impairment Of Skin Integrity After Skin Assessment By Licensed Personnel </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="4"> <li>Maintains Clean And Orderly Patient Care, Storage, Pantry And Utility Areas. Distributes Water Pitchers. Set Up Equipment In Rooms To Prepare For Admission. </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="5"> <li>Orients Patient To Unit And Secures Patient Valuables. Responds To Call Lights Promptly And Provides Necessary Assistance. </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="6"> <li>Monitors And Communicates Changes In Patient Condition, Leakage Of Iv Solutions And Other Problems With Treatments/Devices. </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="7"> <li>Assists With Reinforcement Of Incentive Spirometry After Nursing Instruction, Reapplies Oxygen Equipment If Displaced From Patient Except Cpap. </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="8"> <li>Keeps Rn Informed Of Status Of Work And Availability For Added Assignments. </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="9"> <li>Moves And Lifts Patients. Supports Multidisciplinary Team With Range Of Motion Exercises. Provides Patient Escort Assistance As Needed. </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="10"> <li>Performs Patient Observer Role When Assigned. </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="11"> <li>Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review. </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="12"> <li>Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit. </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="13"> <li>Demonstrates Understanding Of Bowel And Bladder Management Routines. Carries Out Routines And Informs Nurses Of Observations And Patient Status </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="14"> <li>Demonstrates Understanding Of, Participates As A Member Of, The Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Team. </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="15"> <li>Patient Care Activity Is Directed In Support Of Patient Goals As Established By The Interdisciplinary Team. </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="16"> <li>Provides Written Documentation And Verbal Feedback To Rn/Lpn, Which Supports Adjustments/Updating Of Plan Of Care And Fim Documentation </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="17"> <li>Participates In Appropriate Therapeutic Activities With Patients, Including Recreational Activities And Follow Through On Adl And Gait Activities. Provides Feedback To Nursing Staff Regarding Patient Participation In Activities. </li></ol> </li><li> <ol start="18"> <li>Demonstrates Proper Use And Care Of Rehab. Equipment </li></ol> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>EDUCATION</p> <p>High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent (equivalent may be defined as a student nurse)</p> <p>EXPERIENCE</p> <p>Minimum Of One Year Medical/Surgical Or Equivalent Experience Preferred</p> <p>LICENSURE</p> <p>Nurse Aide Certification Or Equivalent Required (Equivalent May Be Defined As A Student Nurse) BLS certification required</p> <p>SPECIAL SKILLS</p> <p>N/A</p> <p>YNHHS Requisition ID</p> <p>147925</p>