Job Summary: Support nursing practice and care delivery through a blend of direct patient care, effective communication, and clerical duties. Essential Responsibilities: Fiscal Responsibility
- Use supplies and equipment efficiently.
- Complete assignments promptly and leave shifts on time using the timekeeping system.
- Demonstrate productivity, accept extended day off (EDO) and float assignments.
- Fill out work orders and support unit goals to reduce waste.
Quality
- Participate and document according to unit standards and stay current with policy updates.
- Problem-solve and multitask within scope of practice.
- Offer suggestions to improve unit workflow and patient experience.
- Accept delegated tasks appropriately and engage in teamwork.
Patient Satisfaction
- Promote patient satisfaction through recognition and timely responses.
- Use personal electronic devices professionally and maintain a quiet environment.
- Exemplify excellent guest relations with patients, families, and visitors.
- Perform purposeful patient rounding.
Patient Safety
- Practice safe patient mobilization and fall prevention.
- Use two patient identifiers for all tasks and point-of-care testing.
- Report unusual occurrences using the event management system.
- Adjust care routines to meet individual patient needs as assigned.
- Adhere to HIPAA and social media policies.
Professional Growth
- Share knowledge and skills with colleagues, including orientation and cross-training.
- Demonstrate leadership by serving as a resource, council member, super user, or preceptor.
- Identify professional development needs and collaborate with management for learning opportunities.
- Participate in departmental goal development and practice change in-services.
Customer Service
- Engage patients and families with professionalism and flexibility.
- Maintain a quiet, respectful patient environment and practice AIDET (Acknowledge, Identify, Duration, Explanation, Thank You).
- Promote teamwork and maintain positive interdepartmental relationships.
- Provide holistic care for diverse patient populations.
Education and Experience Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
Work Shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm, full-time, 36 scheduled weekly hours. This position is located in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States.
