Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values. Under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse, assist in meeting the patients’ needs for treatment to include taking vitals, cleaning wounds, application of pressure dressing, assisting with surgical procedures such as suturing or other duties as required by the physician or nurse. Assist nurses in obtaining data for assessment as well as assisting the nurse to provide care. Supports the smooth operation of the department by performing tasks associated with general unit organization and orderliness. Assist in maintaining emergency department supplies. Assists with transportation of patients in and out of the ICU, ED, transportation to Radiology and in case of admission transport to patient’s room. Performs other clinical and clerical duties as requested. Recognizes the normal signs (growth and development of aging) of the patient population indicated above and understands the requirements of assessment, treatment, and care of the specific age group(s). Initiates and maintains the hygiene/cleanliness of the patients, the patient’s environment, and the unit environment. Performs or assists with performing nutritional/hydration interventions (feeding, providing fluids, H2O or snacks). Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion and respect for all patients, families and visitors. Participates proactively in problem solving initiatives. May be floated between ICU and ED. When floating to ICU assist with ADL’s, VS, repositioning, FSBS and other clinical duties as requested.
SCHEDULE: PRN.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS/EDUCATION:
Required Skills Required Experience
Benefits
Boldt offers an attractive benefits package which includes:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to walk and reach with hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee frequently uses computer keyboard, regularly travels (as vehicle driver and as passenger on various modes of transportation), and occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee views computer monitor frequently. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The Boldt Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.