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• Provides basic nursing skills including but not limited to: - ADLs - Finger stick blood glucose - 12 Lead EKG - Recording intake and output - Collecting urine stool sputum specimens - Apply/remove compression hose; SCD etc. - Emptying drains urinary catheters NG tubes and ostomies - Bladder Scanning - Obtains height and weight - Patient transport - Room turnover and stocking - Patient monitoring device placement
• Documents in O2 all tasks I&O etc.
• Maintains neat clutter free and clean patient room and work environment.
• Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk Interventions as appropriate including but not limited to rounding on patients answering call lights in person promptly for all patients on the unit.
• Demonstrates proper hand hygiene standard precautions and isolation principles.
• Care for patients in restraints including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions and isolation principles.
• Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected results change in mental status or condition any breakdown in skin integrity to redness of skin patient report of pain any other patient needs concerns or issues.
• Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 6 months of experience as a transporter orderly or nursing assistant.

• Acute care experience with direct patient care and phlebotomy.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Respirator Fit Test - The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) upon Hire

• Proficient with Microsoft Office specifically Outlook.
• Data entry skills.

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We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information. Diversity Equity & Inclusion

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