Requisition #: 61334
Total hours worked per week: per diem
Description

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing direct and indirect patient care. ★The most qualified candidate will be expected to provide physical assistance to help a patient out of a vehicle -- heavy lifting may be required.★   

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum one-year emergency/urgent care experience required or college education equivalent.

SPECIFIC DUTIESSupports the Mission, Vision and Values of Munson Healthcare.Embraces and supports the Performance Improvement philosophy of Munson Healthcare.Promotes personal and patient safety.Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.Maintains professional working relationship with patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and the rest of the health care team.Works within the guidelines of nursing and hospital standards of practice, policies and procedures.Performs direct patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse.Recognizes and reports pertinent change in health care status of patients to a registered nurse.Communicates with families concerning patients and provides support as needed.Assists patients with comfort measures.Observes, records and reports pertinent information accurately and promptly.Assists other health care professionals with procedures.Maintains confidentiality of patient information.Utilizes standard precautions and applies infection control procedures employing medical asepsis principles.Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.