Provides patient care support services in the Emergency Department under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities Observes, reports and responds to patient’s physical, psychosocial spiritual, education, safety/risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis. Performs direct patient care activities according to the plan of care and as directed by RN: Placement of the patient on the monitor Obtaining and documenting of VS, I&O Insertion of foley catheters Patient transport Phlebotomy EKGs Wound care Joint immobilization/splinting/casting. Other care as needed Shares responsibility for organizing supplies, tracking, stocking and storing equipment and keeping the department clean and organized. Stocking/maintenance duties include: Linens – rooms, carts, blankets in warmer Bedside equipment Suture trays and equipment. Monitor supplies at bedside. Refill O2 tanks under carts IV trays and carts Assists nursing team in admission, transfer and discharge of patients. Cleans room upon patient discharge, prepares room for next patient. Prioritizes with a rapidly changing workload. Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned
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Education Level
High school or GED