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Job Summary
Summary
Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN) is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe compassionate patient care environment.
Does this position require Patient Care
Yes
Essential Functions
Perform patient carerelated duties and clinical functions as assigned including but not limited to performing and documenting point of care vital signs EKGs bathing and other sanitary needs of patients transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients feeding patients etc. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
Ensure that patient rooms are stocked equipped and cleaned appropriately as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
Performs specimen collection and documents all appropriate information.
Retrieves equipment from other areas sets up equipment cleans equipment between patient use and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
Documents patient information such as height weight intake of fluids and food output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage and blood glucose results.
Assist patients with food tray setup and eating if necessary.
Communicate with nursing staff in an effective and timely manner around issues related to patient care and patient condition.
Receive and direct Medical Staff personnel patients and visitors.
EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsBasic Life Support BLS Certification Data Conversion Various Issuers preferred Nursing Assistant LNA New Hampshire New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferredExperienceHealthcare experience 12 years requiredKnowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to multitask and handle stress crisis situations effectively. Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required. Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required. Good interpersonal organizational and oral and written communication skills required. Ability to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self according to Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently 3466 Walking Frequently 3466 Sitting Occasionally 333 Lifting Frequently 3466 35lbs (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently 3466 20lbs 35lbs Pushing Occasionally 333 Pulling Occasionally 333 Climbing Rarely (Less than 2 Balancing Frequently 3466 Stooping Occasionally 333 Kneeling Occasionally 333 Crouching Occasionally 333 Crawling Rarely (Less than 2 Reaching Frequently 3466 Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently 3466 Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently 3466 Feeling Constantly 67100 Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2 Vision Far Constantly 67100 Vision Near Constantly 67100 Talking Constantly 67100 Hearing Constantly 67100
Onsite
75 Francis Street
40
Regular
Day (United States of America)
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