Location: Albany,GA, USA
Description
JOB SUMMARY
* Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care to a specific patient population. Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Licensed Nurse.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
* Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
* Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
* Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
* Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
* Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
* Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
* Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
WORKING CONDITIONS
* General environment: Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels.
* May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
* May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
* Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
* May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
* High School Diploma or GED (Required)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
* 1 - 2 years Experience in Medical Terminology (Preferred)
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURES
* Required Certifications/Licensures: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
* Emergency Center Employees: Crisis Response Training required within 6 months of hire (Required)
GENERAL SKILLS
* Organizational Skills
* Communication Skills
* Interpersonal Skills
* Customer Relations
* Grammar / Spelling
* Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
* Follow Verbal Instructions
* Basic Computer Skills
* General Clerical Skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
* Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
* Standing - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
* Walking - Continuously within shift (67-100%)
* Sitting - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Climbing - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
* Bending/Stooping - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
* Twist at waist - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
* Pushing/Pulling - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
* Reaching above shoulder - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)