Job Summary:  Performs duties of patient care to adult and geriatric populations, under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse.  Performs various housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain a safe, clean environment. Performance expectations are defined in the competency evaluation. 

Job Responsibilities:
1.    Admits/Discharges/Transfers patient and completes appropriate forms
2.    Provides for patient hygiene
3.    Provides for patients food and fluid needs
4.    Assists with patient mobility
5.    Vital signs
6.    Maintains safe environment of care
7.    Provides for appropriate pressure ulcer prevention
8.    Performs interventions as delegated in a skillful, safe, accurate and timely manner 
9.    Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and procedures
10.    Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to primarily adult, and geriatric populations as indicated
11.    Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical,  and religious diversity
12.    Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards
13.    Foley Catheter Insertion and removal
14.    NG insertion and removal
15.    Simple dressing changes
16.    Bladder Scan

. Service and Quality Standards:

1.    Service
Is Customer focused
    Anticipates customer needs
    Adheres to customer service standards
Is Competent, caring and compassionate
    Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect
    Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior 
    to customers and coworkers
2.    People
Is conversation conscious
    Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information
Is positive in interactions with others
Is courteous and respectful
    Promotes a harassment free environment
    Inspires the trust of others
Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Excellence Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.
3.    Quality
Is excellent in patient care and service
    Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation
    Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback
Is safety conscious
    Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives
Is involved with improvement efforts
    Supports performance improvement
    Seeks ways to improve systems and services
    Shows commitment to improvement efforts
    Meets mandatory educational requirements
4.    Growth
Is a loyal ambassador
    Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision
Is active and involved
    Supports hospital initiatives
    Champions innovation and supports change
Is a positive role model
    Fosters team cooperation
5.    Finance
Is a good steward of hospital resources
    Develops/uses efficient work methods
Is cost effective
    Conserves organizational resources

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

    Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent

    Certification/Licensure: Successful completion of approved Nurse Assistant course with certification 
                                                     by the State of Illinois and/or documentation of successful completion of 
       Medical/Surgical clinical from an accredited nursing program
          
          BLS certification required 
    Experience Requirements:  Long term care, rehabilitation, and/or medical surgical care experience preferred

    
Working Conditions: Exposure Category I:  Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, care Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Physical Activity:

           NA          0-25%       26-75%        76-100%

Lift/Carry                                                                                                                        X

Push/Pull                                                                                                                       X                                                                                                                               

Reach Overhead                                                                                                            X

Climb                                                                                                          X

Squat/Bend/Kneel                                                                                                          X

Sit                                                                                                               X

Stand                                                                                                                                                   X

Walk/Move About                                                                                                                                 X

The most significant duties have been included in this description.  Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.