Department: Medical Surgical

Status: Part-time flex, 48-60 hours per pay period

Minimum hours of position per pay period are 48hours; Flex to 60 hours per pay period to cover planned vacations or long term absences which will be included in work schedule a minimum of two weeks in advance when possible.

Shift: Week 1-Friday and Saturday, Week 2 - Sunday and Monday; 6:30am-7:00pm

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs nursing care services under the direction and supervision of licensed nurses. Complements the licensed nurse in the performance of nursing functions, but may not substitute for the licensed nurse. Will provide coordination of unit communications, transcribes medical information and physician orders, and performs clerical reception and support for the Medical / Surgical unit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs clerical duties, cardex, transcribes orders, maintains policy and procedure manuals, and order entry, enters charges

Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respiration, B/P noninvasive and/or manual, accucheck, pulse oximeter readings, and weight as directed by the plan of care and reports abnormal results to LPN/RN staff

Provides safe patient transfers, ambulation and transports for the patient

Provides and records nutrition and fluid intake as directed and output including foley catheters

Performs clerical functions - including ordering, stocking and inventory - restocks rooms

Sets up and maintains medical records

Follows emergency procedures as directed

Provides nutrition and fluid intake as directed

Follows basic infection control principles

Clean rooms and patient care equipment

Maintains a clean, safe and healthy environment in the patient's area

Provides to the patient appropriate and safe personal hygiene and grooming

Shows empathy, respect and concern for, and preservation of the dignity of all persons including family and visitors

Acts as a receptionist for all visitor or personnel requiring information assistance per hospital policy - telephone and message services

Builds positive rapport with manager, patients, patients' family members and co-workers

Maintains familiarity with in-house phone system, paging, & patient call system

Coordinates unit communications and information about current unit activities

SKILLS: Working knowledge of medical and technical terminology used in reports, transcription of orders, etc.; Able to carry out direction of Licensed Nurse; ability to note changes in conditions that should be reported; demonstrates ongoing interest in maintaining and increasing healthcare skills; displays commitment to working with Interdisciplinary Team members, other staff and volunteers; demonstrates maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job; type 45 WPM; ability to coordinate multiple, concurrent communications and tasks; ability to read, write legibly and communicate in English.

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent; successful completion of a Certified Nurses Aide course

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two (2) years experience as clerk or receptionist in Medical setting; prior CNA experience preferred

LICENSURE REQUIRED: Current Certified Nurses Aide – State of Idaho; Current BLS certification

SUPERVISED BY: Medical/Surgical Unit Nurse Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Charge RN or Hospital Supervisor