Nurse Tech-LGMC 6T Telemetry-PRN

Company: Lafayette General Health
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 23, 2020

Job Description:

NURSE TECH-LGMC 6T TELEMETRY-PRN (JOB ID: 3002)Location: LGMCEmployment Status: PRN--SUMMARY: --Cares for patients in the hospital under direction of nursing, by performing the following duties.-- Provides exceptional service and/or care to all patients, customers, and team members.--SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This job has no supervisory responsibilities.--ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:------------------ Answers Ascom phone and responds to patient delegated tasks in a timely manner.------------------ Assists patients with activities of daily living.------------------ Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help.------------------ Transports patients or assists patients to walk.------------------ Turns and repositions patients, alone or with assistance.------------------ Runs errands (Blood Bank, lab, etc), directs visitors, and answers telephones as needed.------------------ Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates.-- Records the intake and or output of food, fluid or surgical drains as directed.------------------ Assists with Pre-Procedure preparation.------------------ Preps and assists nursing with patient discharge including IV and foley catheter removal.------------------ Changes Linens and maintains a neat and clean patient environment.------------------ Is flexible in scheduling to meet the needs of the unit.------------------ Provides unit specific patient care under guidance of licensed professionals.------------------ Seeks out learning opportunities by observing more complex tasks performed by the licensed caregiver.------------------ Documents appropriately in the medical record including completion of tasks and hourly rounding.------------------ POC Glucose monitoring as trained and directed------------------ Assists in wound care and dressing changes------------------ Perform other duties as required.--QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:--To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.-- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.-- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.--EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:------------------ Completion of high school education or equivalent required.------------------ CPR- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.------------------ Falls, Prevention, OSHA, and Restraints must be completed within 30 days of hire and renewable annually.------------------ Pursuing a degree/licensure as a RN or LPN and must have completed clinical competencies in Fundamentals of Nursing or CNA certification from school attended.1)---------- Letter of recommendation from the Instructor is required.2)---------- Copy of completed competencies or skills checklist is required (if applicable).3)---------- Copy of CNA certification required (if applicable).--PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:------------------ Adhere to all requirements, policies, procedures and mandatory training as identified by LGMC.------------------ Must comply with all SERVICE Standards of Behavior--EQUIPMENT OPERATED:------------------ Computer------------------ Various types of medical instruments & equipment.--PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:----Medium Work - Medium level work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor constitutes a maximum lift of 21 - 50 pounds on occasion and/or a maximum lift of 11- 25 pounds on a frequent basis.May be required to assist in the turning, lifting, or moving of patients.---------------------- Walking about from patients' rooms as well as to and from various hospital areas

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