Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

1656 live openings

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools, and programs. Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Records vital signs, intake, outputs, pulse oximetry and weights accurately and reports changes to RN. Assists and prepares patients for treatment, exams, and procedures as directed by RN. Administers and performs baths and basic hygiene measures as directed by RN. Assists with collection and delivery of specimens to appropriate labs timely. Weighs, lifts, turns, and repositions patients utilizing good body mechanics. Submits proper patient charges for supplies/equipment in cost effective manner and reports equipment in need of repair to nurse manager or charge nurse. Assists in serving dietary trays and feeding patients as needed. Provides and documents care based upon patient's expectations, age, and development level. Adheres to UMMC'S infection control policy. Attends and participates in continuing education/in-service programs. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, frequent kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, occasional twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Requirements

Education & Experience Associate's degree or higher in Nursing/Diploma. Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: All nurse graduates employed by University Hospitals and Health System must obtain a valid nursing license within 120 days of hire