JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Under the supervision of assigned supervisor/manager, provides high quality patient care, for ages infant-geriatrics including documentation in accordance with hospital policies/protocols and standards of care.
• Based upon area of assignment, performs a variety of duties/responsibilities as noted below.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Seeing, hearing, speaking, standing, walking, finger dexterity.
• Continuous: stooping, forward reaching, handling.
• Frequent: lifting up to 10 pounds, grasping.
• Occasional: pushing/pulling maximum 50 pounds of force, lifting and carrying up to maximum 50 pounds, kneeling, crouching.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Exposed to infection and disease-bearing specimens; infectious and contagious diseases; hazards of handling diseased organs and tissues; odorous chemicals and specimens; housekeeping cleaning agents/chemicals; explosive chemicals, gases and low level radiation.
• Subjected to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Subjected to many interruptions and long irregular hours.
• Required Personal Protection Equipment: Eye protection, gown, mask, mask with face shield, non-sterile/sterile medical gloves, CAPR.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, both orally and in writing.
• Minimum one (1) year work experience as a Nurse Aide; or,
o Diploma or certificate as a Nurse Aide.
o Diploma or certificate as a Medical Assistant.
o Diploma or certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician.
o Diploma or certificate as Patient Care Technician.
o Nursing student having completed a semester of clinical fundamentals; or,
o RN with a foreign RN license with at least (1) year acute care experience.
• Nursing Aide certification may be required depending upon area of assignment.
• Current BLS certification.
EXPERIENCE:
• Recent experience in an acute care setting preferred.