
Description
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status; performance of basic nursing procedures; on-going collection and documentation of patient data; assistance with treatments and procedures; and assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment.Accountabilities
- Assists RN in providing patient care based on individualized plan of care. As delegated by the RN, meets the patient's physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
- Performs specific tasks as delegated by the RN including, but not limited to, non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressings, perineal care, obtaining vital signs, providing comfort and pain management measures, reports lab values to the RN, point of care testing and intake and output.
- Collects and documents data as delegated by the RN. Reports activities performed, observations of patients and their responses, and changes in patient status to appropriate RN.
- Assists in orientation and evaluation of co-workers
- Maintains and/or ensures adequate maintenance of patient medical records and treats as confidential.
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement and participates in ongoing process improvement activities; incorporates process improvement results into practice.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech Program
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
South Carolina Nursing Assistant Certification
Other Required Skills and Experience
BLS preferred
Work Shift
Location
Richland Shirley StreetFacility
7001 CorporateDepartment
70019691 Post Acute Internal Resource PoolShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
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