Location: Hartford,CT, USA
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, as part of an inpatient/hospital unit, performs a variety of routine direct patient care as well as environmental and administrative support activities to promote the health, safety and comfort of patients and families. All patient care and support activities are completed in accordance with CCMC and unit policies and procedures.
DIRECT PATIENT CARE - Provides direct patient care (as defined by unit) that addresses the population-
specific needs of the patients on the unit. Activities may include any of the following:
Assist patient with feedings and personal care (e.g. hygiene, ambulating and activities of daily living, etc.).
Obtain vital signs, temperature, weight, height, head circumference or other patient data as required.
Obtain and test specimens (e.g. blood glucose, urine, pharyngeal swabs, etc.; 1 and 2 step point of care tests).
Apply splints and other orthopedic devices (slings, immobilizers); perform crutch walking instruction.
Perform EKGs.
Apply cardiac monitors, pulse oximetry, and non-invasive blood pressure cuffs.
Transport patients; assist with patient admissions and discharges.
Discontinues indwelling saline locks/IV.
Performs basic wound care including wound cleansing, irrigation, and preparation for provider; applies and documents basic wound dressings.
Provide all levels of observations for behavioral health/psychiatric patients as delegated/ordered by LIP or RN.
Demonstrates an awareness of safety needs and a basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, risk management and environment of care policies in all interactions with patients/families.
Responds with tact and discretion to the needs of patients and families, and reports needs beyond the Emergency Department Technician skill level to the RN.
DOCUMENTATION - Accurately documents patient information on appropriate forms. Demonstrates basic data entry and data retrieval competency in electronic patient records and/or patient supply systems utilized on unit.
UNIT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES - Maintains appropriate inventories of unit supplies in patient rooms/bedside stands, and in treatment, utility, medication and linen rooms.
* Cleans, maintains and inventories unit equipment.
Performs quality control checks on equipment or supplies as directed by the RN.
* Utilizes all equipment appropriately and notifies appropriate team members of equipment or facility breakdown or damage. Assist with miscellaneous tasks, and transportation of medication (including controlled substances) blood, equipment and supplies, as directed by the RN.
* Assist with routine clerical tasks.
* Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers.
* Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children's Medical Center STANDARDS.
Education and/or Experience Required:
* Required: High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school.
Education and/or Experience Preferred:
* Preferred: Successful completion of Patient Care Technician (PCT), Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Medical Assistant (MA) Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program, or current enrollment in one of the aforementioned, preferred
* Preferred: Minimum of one-year pediatric experience preferred.
License and/or Certification Required:
* Required: BLS/CPR for Providers from American Heart Association, or American Red Cross required. Non-violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification to be obtained within the first 3 months of hire.
* Preferred: EMT Basic, EMT-Intermediate, or EMT-Paramedic certification. Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification/EMT by State of Connecticut.