Nursing Assistant PRN-Emergency Svcs-Gettysburg Hospital
Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Description: WellSpan Health Services is looking of Nursing Assistant PRN-Emergency Svcs-Gettysburg Hospital right now, this career will be situated in Pennsylvania. For detail informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. Job Description:
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following are essential job accountabili! ties:
1 Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens, toileting and positioning.
2 Assists in the preparation and transportation of patients for tests, procedures, etc.
3 Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the Registered Nurse.
4 Documentation in ECare pain scale, input and output, removing foley catheters, vital signs and reports abnormal values to the RN. Collects specimens such as blood, urine or sputum using approved techniques and procedures. Obtains and documents temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse and pulse oxygen. Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate individuals.
5 Sets up and removes equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is functioning properly and stored appropriately.
6 Performs EKGs and/or Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemocult ! and specific gravity testing. Reports glucose to RN.
! 7 Runs special errands as required. Responds to call lights.
8 Ensures patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. are stocked with appropriate items at required levels.
9 Maintains par levels of supplies in the Emergency Department..
10 Applies splints and immobilization devices and outfits patients with crutches.
11 Maintains a visible presence in the Emergency Department between tasks.
12 Establishes a rapport with EMS providers, assists RN and EMS with initial patient contact and care upon arrival to ED bed and directs EMTs and Paramedics to RN for transfer of care reporting.
13 Caring is demonstrated through spiritual, physical, emotional, psychosocial and cultural responsiveness, and is integrated into the plan of care.
The following are common expectations:
14 Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses ! and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
15 Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
16 Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
17 Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
18 Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through imp! rovement and innovation.
Department Description:
Th! e Gettysburg Hospital’s emergency department features 18 private treatment rooms (13 stretcher rooms and five fast care rooms) as well as new patient amenities that include a vending area, café seating, a pediatric/special needs waiting area.
About Wellspan:
WellSpan Health is a not-for-profit, community based health care system serving more than 650,000 people in south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. York Hospital, a 570+ bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet designated community teaching hospital, and Gettysburg Hospital, a 76-bed acute-care facility, are the cornerstones of the health system. In April 2012, WellSpan Health opened the WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital a 73-bed state-of-the art hospital, to care for patients recovering from strokes, traumas, chronic disease complications and orthopedic injuries. The organization has received significant, national recognition, including being named a "Top 100 Integrated Health Netw! ork" by Verispan, being one of the "Top 25 Connected Healthcare Facilities" by Health Imaging and IT. WellSpan Health is an integrated health system with more than 60 care sites, more than 8,700 employees and seven residency programs.
The Community:
WellSpan Health facilities are located in York and Adams counties, which offer an ideal living environment to match the quality of work-life balance you’re seeking. Both communities offer abundant outdoor and cultural activities, including restaurants, theatre, golf courses, hiking trails, water sports and historic tours. The communities are a short drive from several, large metropolitan areas including the Baltimore/DC metro area and Philadelphia.
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If you were eligible to this career, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to WellSpan Health Services.
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This career will be opened on: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:49:14 GMT
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