PCA 4.1 Neuro
Overview 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.
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. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1.
Assists With Basic Patient Care Under The Supervision Of The Licensed Nurse.
Moves And Lifts Patients And Makes
Beds.
2.
Performs Selected Procedures Such As Specimen
Collections (Vre Swabs, Urine, Stool And Non-Induced Sputum); Urine Testing, Hematest, Enemas, Application Of Ice Collar/Caps Or Post Mortem Care.
3.
Orients Patient To Unit And Secures
Patient Valuables.
Responds To Call Lights Promptly And
Provides Necessary Assistance.
4.
Monitors And Communicates Changes In Patient
Condition.
5.
Maintains Clean And Orderly Patient
Care, Storage, Pantry And Utility Areas.
Distributes Water
Pitchers.
Set Up Equipment In Rooms To
Prepare For Admission.
6.
Keeps Rn Informed Of Status Of
Work And Availability For Added Assignments.
7.
Provides Patient Escort Assistance As
Needed.
8.
Performs Patient Observer Functions As
Requested.
9.
Meets Performance Expectations For Customer
Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
10.
Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or
Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
11.
Performs The Reattachment And The Discontinuing Of The Telemetry Units Qualifications EDUCATION
High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent (equivalent may be defined as a student nurse)
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of one year medical/surgical or equivalent experience preferred.
LICENSURE
Nurse Aide Certification Or Equivalent Required (Equivalent May Be Defined As A Student Nurse) BLS certification required YNHHS Requisition ID 173380