Job Description

Position Summary

Provides patient care support services in the Emergency Department under the supervision of an RN.


Special Skills: Excellent customer service skills and basic computer skills, knowledge of basic medical terminology required.


2503032337 Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship

Job Responsibilities

Observes, reports and responds to patient's physical, psychosocial spiritual, education, safety/risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis. Perfoms direct patient care activities according to the plan of care and as directed by RN: Placement of the patient on the monitor Obtaining and documenting of VS, I&O Insertion of foley catheters Patient transport Phlebotomy EKGs Wound care Joint immobilization/splinting/casting. Other care as needed Shares responsibility for organizing supplies, tracking, stocking and storing equipment and keeping the department clean and organized. Stocking/maintenance duties include: Linens - rooms, carts, blankets in warmer Bedside equipment Suture trays and equipment. Monitor supplies at bedside. Refill O2 tanks under carts IV trays and carts Assists nursing team in admission, transfer and discharge of patients. Cleans room upon patient discharge, prepares room for next patient. Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum requirements are High School Diploma or equivalent GED; One year of experience in as a nursing assistant; or in lieu of experience Current CNA certificate, or LNA licence from the Arizona State Board of Nursing; or Completed block one/first year of nursing school; or Current EMT-B certification; or Completion of formal PCA/T/ED Tech education program from an accredited institution. Preferred experience is six months in a hospital or emergency room setting as a Unit Secretary, EMT or CNA and preferred certifications/registration is Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Emergency Medical Tech (EMT), CPR. Must have Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license or meet minimum experience requirements; CPR.

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