Job Description

Gloucester, Virginia

Works under the supervision of Director of Surgical Services and/or Clinical Coordinator in personal care of the patients and their environment (including those needing special precautions) and performs specified treatments. In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide the care needed as described according to the departmental policy and procedure. Promotes and maintains safe work environmental for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives. Utilizes perioperative safety protocol, maintains patient confidentiality, adheres to strict sterile technique, and supports flexible patient care needs.

What you will do

• Demonstrates positive customer service utilizing appropriate telephone etiquette. Strives to meet/exceed the needs of the facility's customers/patients by demonstrating flexibility and sense of urgency to patient care needs.
• Maintains a safe patient care environment by complying with RHS policies/procedures/regulatory requirements that support National Safety Patient Goals and Quality Initiatives. Recognizes and reports variances and provides resolutions. Following infection control, fall protocols, body mechanics and proper lifting techniques to minimize injuries/occurrences.
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the technology systems necessary for patient data collection.
• Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow the plan of care that assures patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care, within legal standards of practice, while maintaining privacy and support for the patients value system. Assists co-workers with the care of their customers; addresses customers needs regardless of assignment. Assists others to complete tasks when necessary.
• Promotes team work by working effectively as a team member as well as independently. Seeks assistance as needed. Consistently and accurately identifies and reports changes in patient condition/behavior to a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes. Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment; stocking supplies; placing equipment in proper storage areas.
• Demonstrates understanding of diverse patient care populations served within the community.
• Support and/ provides suggestions for cost containment. Identifies and recommends solutions for cost savings/waste reduction.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, Nurse Aide (Preferred)

Experience

• Prior acute health care setting (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Required)

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