PCT PER DIEM SUMMER TEMP MED SURG

Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.

 

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Job Summary

Summary<br>The primary purpose of your job as a member of the nursing staff is to assist the nursing staff under the supervision of a licensed nurse. You will participate in a wide range of patient care activities, for a mainly geriatric population, functions and services for assigned patients, which include direct care and task oriented assignments.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>Yes<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Implements patient care: <br>
-Implements clinical and technical aspects of care and nursing orders in accordance with established policies and procedures. <br>
-Intervenes with proper technique, procedure and safety precautions to meet individual needs of patient. <br>
-Implements physician’s orders. <br>
-Documents nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness, complications, etc. communicates information to licensed nursing personnel. <br>
-Consults with all available in-house resource personnel and departments for treatment. <br>
-Respects dignity and confidentiality of patient acting as an advocate. <br>
-Provides a safe and secure environment for patient. <br>
-Functions within limits of hospital and nursing department policies and procedures. <br>
-Performs in a calm and professional manner during crisis and/or emergency situation. <br>
-Accountability: Quality of work. <br>
-Adheres to nursing dress code and wears identification pin. <br>
-Demonstrates organizational skills in providing nursing care by ability to adopt changing workloads. <br>
-Daily assignments are completed within an 8-hour shift without compromising the quality of care. <br>
-Performs according to policy: <br>
-Temperature. <br>
-Pulse. <br>
-Respiration. <br>
-Blood pressure. <br>
-Weight/height. <br>
-Prepares patient rooms on admission, daily, and upon patient request. <br>
-12 lead EKG. <br>
-O2 sat. <br>
-Pulse oximeter. <br>
-Patient personal hygiene. <br>
-Positioning and transferring of patients. <br>
-Specimen collection. <br>
-Glucometer. <br>
-Patient transportation. <br>
-Maintains open communication channels with all colleagues and supervisors. <br>
-Communicates factual and pertinent information in report. <br>
-Documents according to policy. <br>
-ADL flow sheet. <br>
-Vital signs. <br>
-weight. <br>
-Blood sugar. <br>
-Intake and output. <br>
-Restraint checklist. <br>
-May be assigned additional tasks such as re-stocking rooms, equipment maintenance, patient transportation. <br>

 

Qualifications

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required Experience Two years of RN nursing program including clinical rotations 2-3 years required and Previous medical/surgical experience 0-1 year preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (6