Highmark Health
Location
Erie, Pennsylvania
This role involves providing direct patient care, including basic nursing procedures for stable patients and assisting the RN with acutely ill patients, alongside performing unit coordination duties like managing admissions, discharges, and transfers. Essential duties also include documenting care, participating in quality initiatives like hourly rounding, and maintaining unit supplies and cleanliness.
Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, limited or no prior experience, the ability to follow instructions, basic math skills, basic computer skills, and mandatory certifications including CPR, Act 34, Act 33, and Act 73 clearances. Preference is given to candidates currently enrolled in ASN or BSN programs who have completed at least one clinical rotation.
Company: Allegheny Health Network
GENERAL OVERVIEW: This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent in this position is expected to perform basic nursing procedures related to care and comfort of patients in stable condition, and have knowledge of patient population needs in the assigned work area. In addition, the incumbent is expected to assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients. They is expected to practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy with every patient and family, and to maintain objectivity during patient care. They are expected to know and adhere to all basic hospital policies and procedures, and respond appropriately during emergency situations. They is expected to maintain the patient/family environment and perform general unit upkeep. They is expected to use accurate verbal and written communication, and to document patient care appropriately in the electronic medical record. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse for patients in stable condition. Will work under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse in the care of the acutely ill and/or complex patient. The incumbent receives specific work assignments from the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader which are both written & verbal and is expected to demonstrate evidence of efficient time management by completing the work within the scheduled time. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the incumbent is expected to perform a variety of duties related to the coordination of activities on the inpatient unit. This includes activities related to patient admissions, discharges, and transfers. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as: activities of daily living, skin survey, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patients and their medical record, documentation of O2, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, assistance with exam, treatments and procedures. (30%) Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include bedside shift report, purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment. (30%) Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments. Report changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff. (20%) Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval. (20%) Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum High School Diploma or GED Limited or no experience: Must be able to attend 2 weeks of training Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions Ability to perform basic mathematics Basic computer skills CPR – American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Preferred Acute care experience with in the last 3 years Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program. Preference given to those enrolled in Associates or Bachelor’s degree Nursing programs and completed at least one clinical rotation **Working Schedule: Full Time Rotational: Please note that this role is a 36 hours per week with 3 x 12 hours Rotational Shift. You will need to be flexible to work a rotational schedule which includes, evening, overnight, and weekend coverage.
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