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Overview

Provides delegated patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse and Physician. This position serves the following patient age categories: neonatal, pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric

Talent Pool: Certified Nursing Assistant

ED, Emergency, Full time evenings, nights,, Burlington

Responsibilities

Performs direct patient care based on the requests and needs as specified by patient and family, being age appropriate.* Anticipates and prioritizes patient need. Assists the nurse/or physician with procedures, surgical preps, wound care, clean and sterile dressings, urinary catheterizations, staple and suture removal. Provides immediate treatment of injuries including immobilization, hemorrhage control and infection control.* Anticipates EDP needs to set up procedural trays( i.e. suture, hand, dental)* Proficient in HazMat decontamination procedures.* Obtains accurate vital signs and document timely.* Reports findings outside normal parameters to nurse for appropriate intervention.* Performs intentional hourly rounding and anticipates patient needs.* Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges to support patient throughput. * Receives and responds to nurse delegation. Works with nurse to set priorities when receiving multiple requests.* Processes specimens, enters orders, maintain appropriate log and reports test results for procedures performed in the Mini Laboratory in ED* Performs phlebotomy duties and ACCU Checks in accordance with unit and laboratory standards. Documents appropriately.--------------------------------------------------Performs clerical activities* Helps meet regulatory compliance standards; Refrigerator temps, track device day data, daily BCA checks, safety rounds, appropriate CHL audits.* Makes sure fall risk patients have correct armbands and red socks, as well as correct signage and monitors bed alarm compliance.* Maintains adequate paperwork concerning patient information (Patient logs, Patient Labels, Transfer/Admission logs) and communication with physician practices.* Facilitates communication between disciplines (nurses, physicians, etc.)* Maintains proper inventory levels on all supplies and other items necessary for the operation of the department* Assists in maintaining unit inventory of supplies, equipment, nourishments, and instruments and office supplies.* Requests supplies from portable equipment ? Compression Stockings, IV pumps, etc.--------------------------------------------------Promotes a positive and efficient departmental atmosphere.* Promotes patient satisfaction through personal interaction. (Patient rounding as appropriate.)* Assists with lost or left behind patient belongings.* Collaborates with EDP/RN and/or other licensed professionals regarding plan of care. Seen as a role model. Identifies and suggest resources to best meet the patient/department needs. * Reports patient status, patient/family concerns or unsafe conditions, as occur.* Responds to call lights/intercom/telephones.* Directs questions and problems to appropriate person, recognizing the need to seek assistance when necessary.* Provides assistance/support to patients and significant others.* Assists with room assignments, transfers and discharges.* Monitors patient activity on and off unit.* Collects non-controlled medications, distributing to appropriate licensed personnel on the unit.* Observes Video Surveillance cameras* Communicates regarding equipment maintenance and repairs.* Assists with maintaining a clean and safe environment.--------------------------------------------------Demonstrates Personal accountability.* Responds appropriately to emergency situations (Cone Health Codes) and demonstrates knowledge of how to respond.* Always uses appropriate safety devices and techniques (examples: using safe lift equipment and needle safe devices; pushing carts; correctly lifting copy paper).* Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (including compliance with Infection Prevention, Hand Hygiene, etc.).* Identifies and reports safety hazards and incidents. Maintains secure areas per policy (carts, closets, etc.)* Protects all confidential information and obeys all HIPAA regulations.* Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures, including dress code.* Documents time accurately using Kronos and not in corrective action for Kronos edits.* Attends at least 50% of departmental staff meetings.* Completes all departmentally required education, competencies, and/or proficiencies.--------------------------------------------------Demonstrates Personal accountability: * Responds appropriately to emergency situations (Cone Health Codes) and demonstrates knowledge of how to respond; * Always uses appropriate safety devices and techniques (examples: using safe lift equipment and needle safe devices; pushing carts; correctly lifting copy paper);* Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (including compliance with Infection Prevention, Hand Hygiene, etc.); Identifies and reports safety hazards and incidents. Maintains secure areas per policy (carts, closets, etc.); * Protects all confidential information and obeys all HIPAA regulations; Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures, including dress code;* Documents time accurately using Kronos and not in corrective action for Kronos edits; * Attends at least 50% of departmental staff meetings; * Completes all departmentally required education, competencies, and/or proficiencies.--------------------------------------------------Attendance: Demonstrates compliance with Attendance Policy.--------------------------------------------------

Qualifications

EDUCATION:High School Diploma or equivalent, Required EXPERIENCE:Minimum 6 months of relative experience, RequiredMinimum of 6 months of relative experience/basic medical terminology/computer literacy required. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:REQUIREDEMT | Emergency Medical TechnicianNAI | Nursing Assistant IBLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider Current Nurse Aide I with the North Carolina Division of Facility Services and completion of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course with current NC certification.PREFERRED

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