Nursing Support
To support the practice of nursing and the delivery of nursing care through use of a combination of direct patient care, communication modes, and clerical functions.
Essential Responsibilities
Fiscal Responsibility
- Effectively use supplies and equipment
- Complete assignments and duties in a timely manner
- Leave shift on time and utilize timekeeping system
- Demonstrate productivity and accepts EDO and float assignments
- Fill out appropriate work orders and support unit goals to eliminate waste
Quality
Participate and appropriately document per unit specific standards and remain up to date with policy changesPossess ability to problem solve and to multitask within their scope of practiceOffer suggestions to improve unit flow and patient experienceAccept delegation of tasks appropriatelyEngages in teamworkPatient Satisfaction
Promote patient satisfaction as exemplified by patient recognition, letters from patients and families, or SEA (Service Excellence Award)Timely response to patient needsPractice professional use of personal electronic devices in patient care areas and keep noise to a minimum at all timesExemplifies excellent guest relations to patients, family members, and visitorsPurposeful patient roundingPatient Safety
Practice safe patient mobilization and incorporate fall prevention interventionsUse 2 patient identifiers with all tasks and point of care testingUtilize the event management system for each unusual occurrenceAdjust care routines to meet the individual patient needs in the role of UC or UCA as assignedAdhere to HIPAA and follow social media policyProfessional Growth
Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues and others including orientation and cross-trainingDemonstrates leadership and be a resource for peers, be an active council member, be a super user, serve as a preceptorIdentifies professional needs and collaborates with management for learning opportunities for self and for the unitParticipate in development and implementation of departmental goalsAttend product practice change in-servicesCustomer Service
Engage patients and their familyProvide a professional and quiet patient environment, be flexible with assignments, staffing needs and assigned shiftsPractice AIDET (Acknowledge, Identify, Duration, Explanation, Thank You)Promote commitment to co-workers, view all staff as part of an equal team and be approachable at all times, and maintain interdepartmentalRelationshipsProvide holistic care for all types of diverse patient populationsPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education and Experience Required :
High School graduate or equivalentBasic BLS : must obtain within 3 months of hireWork Shift : Varied Shifts (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours : 0