ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Accountable to the Charge RN for daily work assignment and to the Nursing Manager/Director for overall work performance.
+ Assists RN in turning, positioning and ambulating patients. Prepares patients for examination. Assists the RN in setting up equipment and trays for emergency procedures.
+ Always assures patient privacy.
+ Assists RN with use of Central Line Necessity stamp to ensure compliance for infection central standards.
+ Assumes responsibility for own professional development and practice.
+ Correctly interprets cardiac rhythms, reviews and validate alarms. Communicates to the RN significant rhythm changes.
+ Correctly utilizes the patient charge system daily. Stamps patient charge cards daily and assures all emergency trays, carts and supplies are charged.
+ Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude...