Job Abstract

Per-diem NOC Shift APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE: $33.19 - $40.82 ESSENTIAL DUTIES Patient Care Provides basic age-appropriate nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of an RN Rehabilitation-Related Care Performs non-skilled nursing duties that may relate to Rehabilitation to carry out the multi-disciplinary care plan for each patient (e.g. crutch walking) Respiratory Care Provides selected respiratory care to patients following accepted respiratory care practices, hospital policy and procedures, and physician orders (e.g. applies pulse oximetry, place in high fowlers position, etc.). ECG - - Proof of all required educational levels due at time of hire. Physical Requirements The duties as described will require frequent standing and walking. The employee will frequently bend/stoop, squat, reach above the shoulders, twist and turn, kneel, and push/pull. The employee will frequently be required to lift/pull/push/move up to 50 pounds. May occasionally perform CPR, push respirators, and cylinder carts, and frequently help position patients in bed and/or transport patients via bed/gurney. Visual ability: Near acuity; 8 to 16, Mid-focal acuity: 16 to 3, Far visual acuity; 20 and greater. Must utilize conversational speech for effective verbal communication. Noise level is high in some patient care areas, must be able to hear equipment alarms, overhead pages, and direct verbal communication. Hazards Will have close contact with patients and is likely to come in contact with blood and body fluids. Often exposed to infection. Will be fit tested for the particulate respirator. Works with electrical equipment. Occasional exposure to radiation (X-Ray). For more detailed and specific physical requirements, consult the Job Analysis on file in the Employee Health office. Performs ECG's following Hospital policies and procedures Places patient on a cardiac monitor Documentation/ Reporting Documents and reports care delivered under the direct supervision of an RN, LVN, PA, and/or MD. Assembles patient charts and processes orders Interpersonal Skills/ Team Work Demonstrates a positive attitude and willingness to facilitate unit function Safety Maintains a safe working environment Compiles with hospital/departmental policies and procedures/ Professional Behavior Confidentiality and Legal Issues Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to legal issues and patient rights in a confidential manner. Professional Performance Knowledge Base and Technical Skills Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions of in-patient care utilizing hospital and service-specific standards of care. PMR assists with patient care and activities of daily living in keeping with hospital policies and procedures. Working Relationships Formulates and uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others. Communication Demonstrates effective communication skills utilizing lines of authority appropriately. Performs clerical and computer entry functions when needed, based upon services'needs. Other Duties Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Clinical Nurse Supervisor/ Manager (i.e. stocking supplies, transport, answering phones).

License/ Certification Current BLS required EMT or Paramedic required or proof of attendance and a graduation certificate/diploma ...