every other weekend

BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP•Bristol, CT

23h•Onsite

About The Position

At Bristol Health, we are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families, upholding values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). The organization is Magnet recognized and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award. This role involves performing a wide variety of patient care tasks utilizing a Patient Focused Care model, following standardized procedures prescribed in a clinical pathway. Activities include direct care, diagnostic testing, patient transport, and documentation, all as directed by an RN.

Requirements

Basic life Support (BLS) - Active CPR certificate required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Active CNA certificate or Two (2) years of experience in a role as a PCA, Ed Tech or CNA in acute or long term care
OR 3rd year BSN student who has completed two clinical rotations
OR Medical Assistant
OR EMT
General orientation at time of hire
Accucheck, CPR, Fire/Safety/Infection Control annually, OCL, Over-Dose Lavage, PERT, Restraint Protocol, 1:1 Observation Protocol
Health Care Provider CPR from American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer CPR by American Red Cross or other similar programs deemed appropriate by management
Additional cross-training as appropriate to perform diverse job duties
Successfully complete all training programs as determined by the Hospital
Other unit based competencies/skills as required
Knowledge of basic patient care procedures and medical terminology
Ability to work as part of a team
Data entry and documentation skills

Responsibilities

Assists with bathing and personal hygiene
Assists with lifting, moving and ambulation, applying principles of good body mechanics
Assists with elimination; records output
Provides nourishments to patients as directed by the RN; assists with meals, records output
Reports changes in patients' condition to RN in a timely manner
Answers call lights promptly and relays information to the appropriate staff
Obtains and records vital signs as directed
Records accurately and appropriately all I & O and interventions
Practices and maintains aseptic technique
Adheres to all safety precautions
Adheres to Universal Precautions
Provides care appropriate to the age of each patient served
Updates patient status boards as required
Updates patients on ED status every fifteen minutes
Accompanies patients on discharge as requested
Collects specimens as directed and delivers to lab as requested
Assists with pre-operative care as directed by an RN
Weighs patients and assists with bed weights as requested
Assists with post-mortem care as directed
Independently performs EKGs
Performs selected respiratory procedures including pulse oximetry, spirometry and others as directed
Independently performs phlebotomy as directed
Enters orders into the computer as requested
Independently assists with suturing
Maintains a clean and safe unit environment
Follows procedures for securing repairs
Stocks rooms and maintains adequate inventories as set by par levels
Routinely rotates stock, adhering to procedure/policies regarding dated items
Assists with putting supplies away in the store room
Answers telephone, relays messages accurately and in a timely manner
Copies and faxes records as requested
Transfers patients' personal effects including valuables as needed
Performs other secretarial functions as directed
Accurately performs order entry in a timely manner
Applies effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills
Is receptive and approachable
Follows proper channels of communication
Collaborates effectively with other team members to meet patient/family needs
Selects appropriate environment to express feelings and frustrations
Demonstrates professional conduct, courtesy and respect
Demonstrates dependability by reporting to work on time and when scheduled
Demonstrates flexibility in meeting unit staffing needs
Utilizes available work time effectively
Satisfactorily complete basic assignments within given time frame and with minimal supervision
Promotes a positive image of the unit institution
Upholds Patient Bill of Rights
Maintains confidentiality