Location: Owensboro,KY, USA
Job Summary
Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse. Works collaboratively with the care team.
Job Responsibilities
* Greets and orients new patients to the hospital environment. Orients patient to room and unit routines.
* Fosters patient engagement by involving the patient and/or significant others in handoff.
* Creates positive patient experience by focusing on what matters most to the patient and visitor/s.
* Proactively meets patient needs and assures a safe environment through intentional rounding.
* Provides ongoing communication through regular updates to the patient-room care board.
* Promotes a Culture of Safety by mindfully integrating Error Prevention tools into daily routines.
* Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review by a nurse.
* Documents patient progress toward goals and ensures documentation is accurate, complete, specific, and timely.
* Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age-specific, and cultural considerations of each patient.
* Works with the nursing staff to provide personal care according to organizational standards and policies.
* Reports abnormal findings.
* May monitor tube system and handle medication in accordance with medication safe handling practice.
* May update diet orders and verifies tray deliveries meet diet requirements.
* May electronically transfer patients in and out of the unit including facilitation of direct admit process, completion of discharge in electronic medial record (EMR), assembling paper-lite chart, and assisting with patient bed placement.
* May arrange for patient transport services.
* May enter work orders and obtain supplies from materials.
* May enter staff assignments into Responder 5 System and verify staff have logged in and out of the system.
Qualifications
* High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred
* No experience required
* SRNA - Certified as State Registered Nurse Assistant in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
* BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
* Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
* Works under minimal supervision.
* Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
* Standing: Frequently
* Walking: Frequently
* Sitting: Occasionally
* Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
* Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
* Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
* Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
* Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
* Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
* Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
* Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
* Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
* Climbing: Occasionally
* Bending/Stooping: Frequently
* Kneeling: Occasionally
* Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
* Reaching: Frequently
* Talking: Frequently
* Hearing: Frequently
* Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
* Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
* Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
* Running: Occasionally
* Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
* Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
* Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
* Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.