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WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group South Madison Campus

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.Collects and documents data for reassessment at specific times for patient population.Documents and provides appropriate data to the Physician, RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.As appropriate to the environment working in, demonstrates knowledge of appropriate lead placement for routine cardiac monitoring and 12 lead EKG. Performs 12 lead EKG on patient according to policy and procedures.May assist physician and nursing staff with medical procedures.Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.Turns over rooms after each patient use: Cleans carrier, changes sheets, restocks supplies, disposes of trash, ensures equipment returns to its proper place, and takes care of instrument trays according to the current procedure.Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient’s medical record.Prepares patients for discharge or completion of patient visit and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated. Transports patients to a receiving department or facility if indicated.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving of patients.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional driving.Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 
 
State of Work Location: Illinois 

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And     Driver’s License State of Issuance     And         Advanced EMT - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)         Or         EMT-Basic - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)         Or         EMT-Intermediate - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) 

 
State of Work Location: Missouri 

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And     Driver License (Class E) - State of Missouri     And         Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services         Or         Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Missouri Department of Health & Senior             Services 

     
State of Work Location: Oklahoma 

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And     Driver License - State of Oklahoma     And     Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)     And         Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - Oklahoma State Department of Health         Or         Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Oklahoma State Department of Health         Or         Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate - Oklahoma State Department of Health         Or         Paramedic - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) 

 
State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

    Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And         Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate - Wisconsin Department of Health Services         Or         Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

5910840164 WRO Clinical Resource Staff

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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