Job Summary: Performs basic duties to all age patients in the Emergency Department under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Job Responsibilities: Uses effective communication skills with patients, staff, other departments, physicians, families and visitors. Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Duties may include but not limited to phlebotomy, transporting patients, obtain vital signs, ekg’s, splinting, catheter placement and other patient care task as assigned. Additional duties may be assigned based on level of clinical completion Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity. Maintains the patient’s environment to include appropriate equipment and supplies at all times. Demonstrates appropriate use of equipment. Maintains supplies and instruments. Assists in maintaining a clean unit. Responsible for cleaning and set up of patient rooms. Completes documentation accurately and timely, according to hospital policies and procedures. Utilizes chain of command. Maintains calm manner during abrupt changes in acuity and/or activity. Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance when necessary. Is flexible with scheduling when necessary. Reports defective equipment promptly, completing appropriate forms. 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: Student nurse tech, EMT, EMT-P or technician experience in hospital setting preferred
