Patient Monitor - Chico, United States - Enloe Medical Center

Description

Pay range:
$17.65/hr - $19.97/hr - $22.58/hr *Please note, the highest starting rate as a new hire is $19.97/hr, based on applicable experience


POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Monitor may give patient care in the Enloe Medical Center Nursing Units and Emergency Department.

He/she provides psychological supportive services, performs safety checks and assists the patients with activities of daily living.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Monitor#provides a safety function for the nurse by providing therapeutic care to the confused, combative or mentally ill patient.# The Patient Monitor collaborates with other members of the patient care team to provide care in accordance with the plan of care.# The Patient Monitor supports and contributes to the service excellence mission of Enloe Medical Center.

The Patient Monitor# may need to administer CPR to patients in an emergency situation.


EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

Desired:
Previous hospital experience LICENSES /


CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:
Current CPR certification SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE /


ABILITIES:
Must demonstrate communication skills and sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family including those with psychological needs.

Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.# Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

PATIENTS SERVED:

This position is responsible for age-related physiological, emotional and cognitive needs of the following age groups of patients: Pediatrics, adult and geriatric.

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10/22/21 added sf