Location:

Hollywood, Florida

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Summary:

Provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Additional duties as assigned.Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.Monitors patient status and response; Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly.Assist with transporting patients, as needed.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

No Degree or any other education earned (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Department specific credentials- ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate required for those RNs administering chemotherapy.- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for ICU, ED, PACU, Endo, Tele, OB, MHN Pre-Op and Specialty Procedural areas.- PALS required for Pediatric areas with the exception of NICU. Certification in Fetal Monitoring through National Credential Center or through AWOHNN (Intermediate or Advanced) for L&D RNs.- Newly licensed RNs have 6 months to obtain ACLS and/or PALS, and Fetal Monitoring if L&D.Note: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid. Required Work Experience: One (1) year of RN work experience Other Information: RN Fellowship Program requires one (1) year of RN independent practice not inclusive of nurse orientation. RN Fellowship specialties require ACLS and BLS certifications.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

 Bending and Stooping = 80%  Climbing = 40%  Keyboard Entry = 80%  Kneeling = 60%  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%  Reaching = 80%  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%  Running = 40%  Sitting = 60%  Squatting = 80%  Standing = 80%  Walking = 80%  Audible Speech = 80%  Hearing Acuity = 80%  Smelling Acuity = 40%  Taste Discrimination = 0%  Depth Perception = 80%  Distinguish Color = 80%  Seeing - Far = 80%  Seeing - Near = 80%  Bio hazardous Waste = 80%  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%  Asbestos = 0%  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%  Dust = 60%  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%  Hazardous Chemicals = 80%  Hazardous Medication = 80%  Latex = 0%  Computer Monitor = 80%  Domestic Animals = 40%  Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%  Fire Risk = 40%  Hazardous Noise = 0%  Heating Devices = 40%  Hypoxia = 0%  Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%  Magnetic Fields = 40%  Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%  Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%  Potential Electric Shock = 40%  Potential for Physical Assault = 40%  Radiation = 0%  Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%  Unprotected Heights = 0%  Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Nights

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

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