201107 - WMCH-PCT - Float

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Assists with the provision of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Discharges duties in a responsible professional manner consistent with all standards of nursing care, hospital policies and procedures, and the current regulations governing nursing practice in the state.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

3. Graduate of a nurse assistant or patient care technician training program OR completion of hospital based Patient Care Technician program within 30 days of hire OR current Nursing Student OR three (3) years of patient care tech experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Certified Nursing Assistant through the West Virginia DHHR.

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year of clinical experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Follows established plan of patient care. 

2. Assists with the admission, transfer, discharge and transporting of all patients.

3. Implements patient safety measures including: 

• Secures patients appropriately before transporting.

• Assists patient in moving, sitting and ambulating.

• Raises side rails as indicated.

• Implements restraint alternatives.

• Applies restraints under the direction of registered nurse.

• Implements fall protocol under direction of registered nurse.

• Ensuring call light is within easy reach.

• Applies monitor leads (Lead II) only.

4. Collects and records vital signs as instructed by the nurse.

5. Collects and prepares specimens according to policy and procedure including but not limited to: urine, stool, sputum, and/or glucometer and record results in patient’s chart (Not to be done on SCU) Administers care and treatments for patients as instructed by the nurse including: 

• Patient weights

• Gives enema

• Bathing (am/pm care)

• Performs perineal care

• Performs catheter care

• Performs oral hygiene

• Applies hot or cold compresses

• Strains urine

• Obtains T.P.R./Blood pressures (No blood pressure on SCU)

• Obtains Intake and output and document results in patient’s chart

• Ambulates patients

• Turns and positions patients

• Provides Sitz bath

• Provides Pre‑operative care

• Provides Post‑operative care

• Performs Post‑mortum care

• Applies assistive devices, braces and equipment

• Traction set-up and application

• Performs 12-lead EKG (Not to be done on SCU)

• Performs oral suctioning with yankers catheter

7. Performs basic routine duties including: 

• Distributes fresh water every shift and as needed

• Disposes of soiled linen every shift

• Maintains clean and orderly unit

• Maintains and stocks unit supplies

• Practices clean and sterile technique in the delivery of patient care while maintaining Body Substance Isolation.

• Aware of the location of equipment and supplies on the nursing unit.

8. Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.  (Adolescent 13-17 years, Adult 18-79 years, Geriatric 80+ years) 

• Understands the basic growth and development stages.

• Gathers information relative to patient's status to identify the age specific needs of each patient and reports this to the nurse.

• Maintains an understanding of treatment necessary for each patient and provides appropriate care based on their age specific needs.

9. Performs food and nutritional duties including:

• Distribution of snacks and supplements.

• Maintains fluid restrictions.

• Assists patients with meals