PCA/Nurse Tech-6 North-Med Surge/Step Down

Company: WVU Medicine
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: March 21, 2020

Job Description:

UNITED HOSPITAL CENTERPOSITION DESCRIPTION AND COMPETENCY EVALUATION----TITLE:-------------------------- ---------------------- PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT/NURSE TECHNICIANDEPARTMENT:-------------------- MATERNAL CHILDREPORTS TO: NURSE MANAGER --q---- ANNUALq---- 90 DAYq-------- 90 DAY TRANSFERq-------- FOLLOW-UPPROBATION--------REVIEWED/APPROVED/DATE:-------- --UPDATED:12/04,12/05,12/06,12/07,12/08,12/09,12/10,3/11,9/12,1/13,1/14UPDATED:__________________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BASIC PURPOSE:--Provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse.-- Identifies and meets the patient's need in compliance with hospital policy and procedure.--QUALIFICATIONS:1.---------- High school graduate and/or equivalent.2.---------- Successful completion of qualified nurse's aide program.3.---------- Must be willing to complete on-the-job training, in-service education and be able to carry specific job duties under the supervision of a registered nurse.OR------------------1.---------- Currently and actively enrolled in Registered Nursing Program.2.---------- Successfully completed course in fundamentals of nursing from a Nursing Program.3.-------- Must supply transcript of nursing program grades, two letters of recommendations from nursing instructors, and verification of active enrollment in nursing program.-- OR------------1.---------- Currently and actively enrolled in a Licensed Practical Nursing Program.2.---------- Successfully completed course in fundamentals of nursing from a Nursing Program.3.-------- Must supply transcript of nursing program grades, two letters of recommendations from nursing instructors, and verification of active enrollment in nursing program.----ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS FOR PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT/NURSE TECHNICIAN----THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT STATE OR IMPLY THAT THE DUTIES, ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE THE ONLY PARAMETERS FOR THIS POSITION.-- ASSOCIATES ARE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW JOB-RELATED INSTRUCTION AND PERFORM OTHER JOB RELATED ACTIVITIES REQUESTED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.--ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES AS DEFINED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.-- SOME REQUIREMENTS MAY EXCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WHO POSE A DIRECT THREAT OR SIGNIFICANT TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THEMSELVES, THE PATIENTS, OR OTHER ASSOCIATES.----BASIC FUNCTIONS:------ Performs direct patient assignments, applying good judgment and knowledge of skills required within the realm of job responsibility 100% of the time.------ Reports all pertinent observations and concerns directly to the Registered Nurse 100% of the time.------ Demonstrates the ability to assist patients with ADL's 90% of the time.------ Documents on appropriate areas of the patient chart as per policy and procedure 100% of the time.------ Assists with admission of the patient (i.e., completion of appropriate areas of admission forms, initial vital signs, orientation to room and unit, etc.) As directed by the Registered Nurse 100% of the time.------ Performs clerical skills including use of computer, stamping and assembling charts, recording information, filing, etc. 100% of the time.

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