DESCRIPTION Assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.  

Required Skills

Medical Assistant or clinical training preferred One year experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified is preferred Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories Patient Interviewing skills Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols Knowledge of patient evaluation procedures Ability to meet physical demands such as:  walking, bending, climbing, pulling with force, pushing, and lifting objects greater than 50 lbs. and/or the average weight of a patient. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards Ability to adapt to change quickly and manage a surgical patient Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation

Required Experience

Medical Assistant or clinical training preferred One year experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified is preferred Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories Patient Interviewing skills Ability to perform standard clinical procedures according to established protocols Knowledge of patient evaluation procedures Ability to meet physical demands such as:  walking, bending, climbing, pulling with force, pushing, and lifting objects greater than 50 lbs. and/or the average weight of a patient. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards Ability to adapt to change quickly and manage a surgical patient Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation