NH STUDENT INTERN

The Hospital Authority of Miller County•Edison, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time internship position where the employee will assist with daily resident activities, conduct resident interviews, perform equipment audits, file documents, and organize resident rooms, communal areas, and storage areas. The role requires adherence to the organization's mission and vision, maintaining current knowledge, attending staff meetings and mandatory in-services, and wearing appropriate protective clothing and equipment.

Requirements

High School Student with work permit if required
High School graduate interested in pursuing healthcare career
College Student interested in pursuing healthcare degree
HIPAA Training /Certification within 30 days of hire
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic Computer Skills
Follows Code of Conduct policy.
Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual educational requirements.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly.
Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
Attends annual review and/or skills fair and department in-services, as scheduled.
Attempts to end conversations and other interactions in a positive manner; leaves others with a good impression of the Hospital Authority of Miller County and its employees.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicates the mission statement of the organization.
Always treat others in a friendly, helpful manner.
Refers co-workers to proper sources when unable to provide an answer.
Interacts with others in a professional and friendly manner.
Takes interest in others and always gives full cooperation to fellow workers.
Always maintains an open line of communication with other departments.
Thoroughly familiar with the hospital and the services it offers.
Complies with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as, HAMC Policies and Procedures.
Participates in, complies with and reports concerns to his or her supervisor or the Compliance Officer if illegal or unethical behavior is suspected.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred.
Administrative and clerical support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with daily resident activities.
Conducts resident interviews to identify concerns for the IDT in care plan meetings.
Reviews the resident activities calendar daily and assists the activities director in preparation, conducting, and cleanup of group activities.
Visits and interacts with residents daily.
Completes side rail audits weekly.
Collects resident store lists weekly.
Distributes items bought at the store to residents weekly.
Cleans and changes oxygen concentrator filters and exterior weekly.
Cleans resident IV pumps, feeding pumps, and poles weekly.
Audits emergency supplies (flashlights and batteries) weekly.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervisor, nurse managers, coworkers, and physicians.
Knows nursing home policies and is familiar with available services.
Cleans and organizes storage rooms weekly.
Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity; ensures confidentiality of residents’ records.
Interacts professionally with residents/families and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.
Distributes resident mail daily.
Scans documents into the electronic medical record.
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.