<p><strong>Job Summary</strong></p> Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.<p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul><li>Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.</li><li>Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices</li><li>Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms</li><li>Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings</li><li>Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments</li><li>Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps</li><li>Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals</li><li>Transports non-monitored patients</li><li>Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><strong>Specifications</strong></p> <p><strong>Experience</strong></p> <p><strong><u>Minimum Required</u></strong></p> <ul><li>1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience</li></ul><p><strong><u>Preferred/Desired</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Education</strong></p> <p><strong><u>Minimum Required</u></strong></p> <ul><li>High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent</li></ul><p><strong><u>Preferred/Desired</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Training</strong></p> <p><strong><u>Minimum Required</u></strong></p> <p><strong><u>Preferred/Desired</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Special Skills</strong></p> <p><strong><u>Minimum Required</u></strong></p> <p><strong><u>Preferred/Desired</u></strong></p> <p><strong>Licensure</strong></p> <p><strong><u>Minimum Required</u></strong></p> <ul><li>CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE</li></ul><p><strong><u>Preferred/Desired</u></strong></p>