- High school Diploma / GED
- Functionally Literate
- Ability to perform such tasks as vital signs
- Demonstrates knowledge of body mechanics
- General computer skills and applications
- Customer service experience
- Current BLS
- Ability to act quickly under stress and learn skills.
- Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills.
- Previous documentation experience using an electronic medical record (EMR), preferably Epic.
- Prior experience in acute care facility
- Previous experience in healthcare or a nursing support role
student nurse i 24 30 edgewood surgery - Edgewood, KY, USA, United States - St. Elizabeth HealthCare
Description
Utilizes customer service skills when addressing patients/visitors, physicians, co-workers face to face and on the telephone.
Organizes and performs clerical duties in epic related to worklist tasks, admission, discharges, transfers and death of a patient to assure pertinent data is recorded for present and future use.
Updates and maintains patient records as defined by organizational and unit policy to allow functional use by nursing, medical staff, and health care team members.
Performs activities designed to support unit as directed such as ensuring compliance with environmental standards and participation in performance improvement activities, etc.
Assists in maintaining adequate amount of supplies on nursing unit and obtains other items as needed from central supply and Par level.
Functions as information source for medical and nursing staff, patients, and visitors. Relays written and verbal communication and is responsible for reporting pertinent patient/family observations to the professional staff.
Performs activities designed to support unit as directed such as ensuring compliance with environmental standards and participation in performance improvement activities, etc.
Assists in maintaining adequate amount of supplies on nursing unit and obtains other items as needed from central supply and Par level.
Responsible for positioning patients, lifting and turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting with bowel and bladder functions and ambulating patients.Prepares and assists patients with meals, feeds patients, removes dietary trays and records accurate intake and output. Documents amount and percent of meals and fluids according to Intake and Output and Calorie Count procedures.
Demonstrates ability to follow directions, both oral and written and work cooperatively with other staff members.
Has the ability to acquire knowledge of and develop skills in basic patient care procedures and charting care provided. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Attends and seeks out education programs, as assigned, to maintain and learn new treatments, procedures, clinical skills, and complete mandatory in-service days to maintain certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Specialized Knowledge:
Kind and Length of Experience:
DESIRABLE
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
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