Job Description
Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, participates in the nursing process in delivering care to patients and their families. Duties and responsibilities include direct care activities required in daily practice on the assigned unit. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas and transport medications to/from medication storage and delivery areas.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
This role performs various routine support functions as listed below. Functions may vary based upon the unit assigned.
- Assists with nasogastric irrigations and nasogastric or gastrostomy feedings.
- Assists with indwelling and intermittent urinary bladder catheterization and performs catheter care and removal.
- Performs procedures or skills that are routinely done on the specific unit such as dressing changes, calculating intake and output and shift totals.
- Provides direct patient care, such as personal hygiene care, positioning, ambulating, transporting, nutritional intake/feeding and bed making.
- Assists with patient admission and discharge and setting up special equipment.
- Assists with device care: braces (Miami J collar, splints, Bledsoe, TCO, Yale), compression wraps/stockings, etc
Company Description
At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working Conditions
Patient Safety
Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
•Flat Rate $17.00
•Shift Differentials are available
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