The role involves assisting with routine and delegated nursing care duties, adhering to patient care protocols for physical and psychological needs across the lifespan, and providing essential clerical services to the nursing unit. This position also acts as a liaison for interdepartmental communication and functions in a public relations capacity as a receptionist.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and preferably have a high school diploma or equivalent, with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Previous hospital, nursing home, or nursing student experience is desired but not mandatory for this role.
high schoolVital SignsTelephone OperationPaging System OperationTask ManagementPublic RelationsFax Machine OperationSpecimen CollectionPersonal CareClerical ServicesGrowth and Development PrinciplesPhotocopier OperationPatient Care ProtocolInterdepartmental CommunicationsClient Server SystemPatient Call SystemMediTech Documentation
Job description
Location
Redfield,
SD
Worker
Type:
PRN
Work
Shift: As Needed (United States of America) Redfield Community Memorial Hospital and Clinic is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!
Position
Highlights
Job
Summary: Assists in nursing care by performance of routine and delegated duties according to the standards. Has a knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of the patient throughout their life span. Provides clerical services to the nursing unit. Serves as a liaison for the nurse and patient in interdepartmental communications. Functions in public relations role as receptionist. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department. Birth - 1 yr 1 - 11 yrs 12 - 17 yrs 18 - 65 yrs over 65 yrs _X_ _X_ _X_ _X_ _X_ Infancy Pediatrics Adolescent Adulthood Geriatric Responsibilities, Expectations & Standards Commitment to the daily application of CMH’s mission, vision, and core values to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote CMH’s values Maintain confidentiality Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations and standards associated with, but not limited to CMS, and OSHA. Facilitates and maintains effective communications with nursing and medical staff, other departments, visitors and patients using AIDET principles.
Essential
Job
Functions: Demonstrates proficient skills in multiple modules of the Client Server system Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at one time. Demonstrates use of photocopier, fax machine, paging system, telephone, laser printer, patient call system, patient security systems
Required to perform technical skills as listed: Transports Meal Trays Administers Enemas Bed Making Able to communicate via Microsoft Outlook Assists Patient With Activity,(I.E. Chair Transfers, Carrying Infants and Toddlers) Perform Skills To Obtain Vital Signs, Intake & Output, and Patient Weights. Ambulate Patients And Push Wheelchairs/Carts Etc. Provides Personal Care For Patients Such As Bed Baths, Shampoo Hair, Shaving And Oral Hygiene. Able To Assist With Feeding Patients. Maintains Clean Environment For The Patient In Their Room. Collect, Label and Transport Body Fluid Specimens Catheter Care Prioritizes And Processes Multiple Tasks In A Timely Manner Promotes Effective Verbal And Written Communication Skills Documents in MediTech Demonstrates understanding and appropriate utilization of the child security system. Performs delegated patient assignments/duties. Uses Equipment And Supplies Effectively And Efficiently.
Reaching overhead: 0-3 hr/day Distinguish color 8+ hr/day
Work
Environment: Works inside. Works with and around others, has verbal contact and face to face contact with others. Exposure to, blood and body fluids, airborne pathogens, hazardous waste and chemicals, communicable disease, moving objects, high places, slippery surfaces. Minimal exposure to radiation, electric, and/or mechanical equipment.
Stressors: Work may be performed under pressure requiring close attention to detail. Environmental stimuli overload. Staffing and census fluctuations. Potential exposure to anger, fear, hostility, or violence of others.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Certification
Requirements for
Position: þ BLS (Basic Life Support) o ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) TCAR (Trauma Care
After
Resuscitation
CPI (Crisis
Prevention
Intervention)
Experience: Previous hospital experience, nursing home experience, nurse aid class or nursing student experience desired, not required.
Skills,
Knowledge, and
Abilities: Works directly under supervision of R.N. on duty. Performs assigned duties as delegated. Follows established nursing procedures. Seeks guidance when in doubt. Reports pertinent information to RN. Emotional stability and adaptability to meet demands of the situation is essential. Constant exposure to medical and personal information requires confidentiality. Responsible for own actions. May be required to float to other inpatient units as requested by management for staffing support.
Schedule
PRN ... Works up to 12 hour shifts. At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
