POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of a registered nurse, performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for patient or a group of patients. Performs clerical and receptionist duties as required.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

1. Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (i.e.: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric), coordinated and delegated by licensed nursing personnel.

2. Obtains patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, and I and O measurements and documents on the daily nursing assessment sheet or communicates results to the assigned RN. Notifies RN of abnormal vitals or PGLUs immediately.

3. Assists physicians and nursing staff with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care depending on assigned department, including but not limited to: Venipuncture, point of care testing including newborn screening, hearing, and CCHD testing, patient transport, assist patients with ADLs, assist patients with ambulation, 12 lead EKG’s, initiation of cardiac monitoring, CPR, and urinary catheterization.

4. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and equipment. Ensures proper functioning of equipment, including initial cleaning of instruments.

5. Performs communication and coordination duties related to scheduling procedures, along with coordinating admission, discharge, transfer, and death. Collects data, photocopies information, answers telephone, takes messages, directs calls, and enters information into the computer.

6. Picks up and delivers specimens, documents, and other items. Supports department during crisis by functioning as liaison with other departments and the public.

7. Prepares and maintains patient records according to standards/policy.

8. Performs any other job related to duties as indicated.