Under the directions and supervision of professional and practical nursing staff, performs routine duties in caring for and ensuring the safety of patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Observes assigned patients and documents observations according to policy.
- Performs related work as required.
- Documents and maintains data or patient’s record.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment.
- Acts as a patient advocate.
- Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team.
- Participates in performance improvement.
- Communicates pertinent data to appropriate parties.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Conducts himself/herself effectively in stressful situations.
- Approaches situations with distressed patients, families and visitors in a calm, professional manner.
• High School Diploma/GED