Nurse Tech/Asst-Med-Surg

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities.

Reports to: Director of Medical/Surgical

FLSA: Non-exempt

Grade: G20

EEO: 09 Service Workers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
  
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
  
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supports LRMC Core Values

• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
• Treat all our colleagues as valuable members of our health care team and treat one another with respect and dignity
• Demonstrates a commitment to working collaboratively with one another
  

Reflects Positive Customer Service Skills

• Treat all those we serve with compassion and kindness
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner
• Maintains a courteous, cooperative, respectful and enthusiastic attitude
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times
• Wears identification while on duty
  

Strives to Improve and Deliver High Quality Patient Care

• Strive to foster excellence and highest standards of work performance
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities
• Attends inservices, department meetings
• Completes annual educational requirements
• Maintains regulatory requirements
  

Recognizes Individual Needs and Concerns for Our Patients and Their Families

• Updates patients, families as appropriate during wait period
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity
• Respects the values, cultures, beliefs, and traditions of others
• Follows HIPAA regulations; Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Maintains patient privacy during all aspects of care or service
  

Understands and Exhibits Fiscal Responsibility

• Act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business
• Reports to work on time as scheduled and ready and able to work
• Use computerized punch time system correctly
• Exhibits initiative and resourcefulness, uses time productively
• Property, equipment and material resources are prudently utilized
• Accepts accountability for departmental productivity goals

Safety

• Strives to achieve the highest levels of safe clinical practice
• Reports all accidents and incidents appropriately
• Uses protective safety devices and equipment as appropriate
  

Other Duties as Assigned

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Populations Served
Adolescent (13 and <17 years)
Young Adult (17 to <30 years)
Middle Adult (30 years to <60 years)
Older Adult (>60 years)

Protected Health Information

Type of Protected Information Accessed:

□ Demographic

□ Clinical

□ Insurance

□ Financial

□ Complete Medical Record

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure
While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees

Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
□ Bending/Stooping - constantly
□ Climbing - rarely
□ Keyboard Data Entry - frequently
□ Kneeling - frequently
□ Lifting/Moving Patients - frequently
□ Reaching - constantly
□ Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements - frequently
□ Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements - frequently
□ Running - rarely
□ Sitting - occasionally
□ Squatting - occasionally
□ Standing - frequently
□ Walking - frequently
□ Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. - occasionally
□ Pushing / Pulling: 26-75 lbs. - frequently
□ Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. - frequently
□ Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. - occasionally
□ Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 26-75 lbs. - occasionally
□ Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. - rarely

Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
□ Audible Speech - constantly

□ Hearing Acuity - constantly
□ Smelling Acuity - rarely
□ Taste Discrimination - rarely
□ Vision: Depth Perception - constantly
□ Vision: Distinguish Color - constantly
□ Vision: Seeing Far - constantly
□ Vision: Seeing Near - constantly

Biological: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
□ Biohazardous waste/ hazards - occasionally
□ Blood and/or bodily fluids - frequently
□ Communicable diseases/pathogens - occasionally

Chemical: Rarely <1%, Occasionally 1-33%, Frequently 34-66%, Constantly 67-100%
□ Asbestos or lead - X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
□ Cytotoxic Chemicals - X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly
□ Dust - rarely
□ Hazardous Chemicals - occasionally
□ Gases/Vapors/Fumes - occasionally
□ Hazardous Medication - occasionally
□ Latex - frequently

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Incumbent must attend ethics and code of conduct training provided by LRMC Education Department within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
• Incumbent must have HIPAA training provided by LRMC Education Department within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
• Will participate in committees/teams/work groups as assigned.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Graduate of a Program in Discipline Preferred
• WV Nurse Aide License Preferred

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required to be obtained within 30 days of hire