Student Nurse Tech

Job Summary: Performs duties of patient care to adult and geriatric populations, under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Performs various housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain a safe, clean environment. Performance expectations are defined in the competency evaluation. Job Responsibilities: 1. Admits/Discharges/Transfers patient and completes appropriate forms 2. Provides for patient hygiene 3. Provides for patients food and fluid needs 4. Assists with patient mobility 5. Vital signs 6. Maintains safe environment of care 7. Provides for appropriate pressure ulcer prevention 8. Performs interventions as delegated in a skillful, safe, accurate and timely manner 9. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and procedures 10. Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to primarily adult, and geriatric populations as indicated 11. Supports patient's rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity 12. Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards 13. Foley Catheter Insertion and removal 14. NG insertion and removal 15. Simple dressing changes 16. Bladder Scan Qualifications . Service and Quality Standards: 1. Service Is Customer focused Anticipates customer needs Adheres to customer service standards Is Competent, caring and compassionate Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior to customers and coworkers 2. People Is conversation conscious Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information Is positive in interactions with others Is courteous and respectful Promotes a harassment free environment Inspires the trust of others Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Excellence Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest. 3. Quality Is excellent in patient care and service Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback Is safety conscious Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives Is involved with improvement efforts Supports performance improvement Seeks ways to improve systems and services Shows commitment to improvement efforts Meets mandatory educational requirements 4. Growth Is a loyal ambassador Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision Is active and involved Supports hospital initiatives Champions innovation and supports change Is a positive role model Fosters team cooperation 5. Finance Is a good steward of hospital resources Develops/uses efficient work methods Is cost effective Conserves organizational resources Education Requirements and Other Requirements: Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent Certification/Licensure: Successful completion of approved Nurse Assistant course with certification by the State of Illinois and/or documentation of successful completion of Medical/Surgical clinical from an accredited nursing program BLS certification required Experience Requirements: Long term care, rehabilitation, and/or medical surgical care experience preferred Working Conditions: Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, care Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks. Physical Activity: NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100% Lift/Carry X Push/Pull X Reach Overhead X Climb X Squat/Bend/Kneel X Sit X Stand X Walk/Move About X The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.