Overview Job Summary Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Responsibilities + Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse. + Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices + Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms + Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings + Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments + Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps + Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals + Transports non-monitored patients + Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports + Performs other duties as assigned Specifications Experience Minimum Required + 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required + High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required + CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired REQNUMBER: 30632