ED PCA/Escort

Overview Provides compassionate personal care and support services under the supervision of a registered nurse that assists the patient in the achievement of physical and emotional comfort and healing.

Responsibilities

Provides all personal care services in accordance with the plan of treatment assigned by the Registered nurse to include but not limited to: measure and record intake and output measure and record vital signs, O2 Saturation, weight, height positioning patients; lifting and turning patients; applying/utilizing special equipment; assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode; ambulating the patient; pre-operative and post-operative care; application/removal of anti-embolism stocking and SCD devices; removal of foley catheters; perineal care; vaginal irrigations (non-sterile); sitz baths non-medicated enemas; application of heat and cold; care of the incontinent patient; skin care to the immobilized patient; removal of saline lock, emptying of colostomy bags; application of appliances for heat and cold; performing blood sugars. placing patients on cardiac monitors set up of oxygen per nasal cannula at 2L/min feeding patients collecting, labeling, and transporting of lab specimens. Accurately documents care provided according to policies and procedures. Performs initial and annual competency per job class. Specific ages: neonates, pediatric, adolescent,and adult and geriatric as defined by scope of service. Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care, such as ambulation of patients, transferring patients, assisting with normal range of motion and positioning. Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment and nursing units are maintained in a clean, safe manner. Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement. DCH Standards: Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation. Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self. Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees. Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. All other duties as assigned.