Nursing Tech/Nursing Secretary ARMC CARDIAC MED PROG
Company: Cone Health
Location: Burlington
Posted on: May 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
Provides basic patient care according to the skills and competency
guidelines set by the N.C. Division of Facility Services. Provides
patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and
documenting within the scope of practice into the EMR. Performs
clerical and receptionist duties. Serves as the communication
liaison for patients/family, nursing staff, physicians and other
hospital departments. Maintains unit/patient supplies. May have
access to non-controlled medication storage areas on the patient
care units if and only when their job responsibilities require that
access, such as transferring non-controlled substance medications
from one storage location site to another or when helping other
licensed healthcare professionals retrieve non-controlled substance
medications. Talent Pools: Nursing Support
Responsibilities:
Performs direct patient care based on the requests and needs as
specified by patient and family, being age appropriate. Provides
personal attention for patients that is conducive to recovery by
providing assistance with activities of daily living: bathing,
shaving, mouth care, skin care and progressive mobility. Obtains
accurate vital signs and documents in timely manner. Reports
findings outside normal parameters to nurse for appropriate
intervention. Keeps licensed staff informed of all responsibilities
on an ongoing bases, ensuring prompt notification in the event of a
problem or potential problem. Addresses patient?s quality of life
issues in relationship to nutrition/hydration/elimination by:
Providing assistance with meal set-up and/or feeds patients as
needed, distributing nutritional supplements and snacks according
to patients plan of care, monitor and document intake and output
accurately and notifying RN staff of observations as appropriate
(i.e. no bowel movement, diarrhea, concentrated urine), empties
foley catheters at end of shift and as needed. Performs intentional
hourly rounding and anticipates patient needs. Responds to needs of
all patients on the unit, not just in assigned group. Assists with
admissions, transfers, and discharges to support patient
throughput. Receives and responds to nurse delegation. Works with
nurse to set priorities when receiving multiple requests.
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Performs clerical activities. Schedules follow up appointments for
patients. Communicates with other hospital departments to
initiate/follow-up. Participates in admission/transfer/discharge
process. Relays information/messages to appropriate person(s) in a
timely manner. Maintains efficient flow of clerical work on the
unit. Enters charges and maintains accurate accommodation codes.
Helps meet regulatory compliance standards; Refrigerator temps,
track device day data, daily BCA checks, safety rounds, appropriate
CHL audits. Makes sure fall risk patients have correct armbands and
correct color of socks, as well as correct signage and monitors bed
alarm compliance. Maintains adequate paperwork concerning patient
information (Patient logs, Patient Labels, Transfer/Admission logs)
and communication with physician practices. Maintains proper
inventory levels on all supplies and other items necessary for the
operation of the department. Assists in maintaining unit inventory
of supplies, equipment, nourishments, and instruments and office
supplies. Requests supplies from portable equipment (Compression
Stockings, IV pumps, etc)
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Promotes a positive and efficient departmental atmosphere.
Maintains/records patient cardiac rhythms and escalates status
changes to nurse. Monitors patient activity on and off unit.
Promotes patient satisfaction through personal interaction, meeting
patient needs in a timely fashion. (Patient rounding as
appropriate.)Provides a clean and comfortable environment for
patients. Assists with lost or left behind patient belongings.
Reports patient status, patient/family concerns or unsafe
conditions, as occur. Responds to call lights/intercom/telephones.
Directs questions and problems to appropriate person, recognizing
the need to seek assistance when necessary. Provides
assistance/support to patients and significant others. Assists with
bed assignments, transfers and discharges. Monitors patient
activity on and off unit. Collects non-controlled medications,
distributing to appropriate licensed personnel on the unit.
Observes Video Surveillance cameras. Communicates regarding
equipment maintenance and repairs. Assists with maintaining a clean
and safe environment.
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Demonstrates Personal accountability. Responds appropriately to
emergency situations (Cone Health Codes) and demonstrates knowledge
of how to respond. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals
(including compliance with Infection Prevention, Hand Hygiene,
etc.).Always uses appropriate safety devices and techniques
(examples: using safe lift equipment and needle safe devices;
pushing carts; correctly lifting copy paper).Protects all
confidential information and obeys all HIPAA regulations. Adheres
to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures,
including dress code and attendance. Documents time accurately
using Kronos. Attends at least 50% of departmental staff meetings.
Completes all departmentally required education, competencies,
and/or proficiencies.
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Qualifications:
*EDUCATION:*High School Diploma or equivalent, Required
*EXPERIENCE:*Relative experience/basic medical terminology/computer
literacy required.
*LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:*REQUIRED
NAI - Nurse Aid I
BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
Currently listed, in good standing as Nurse Aide I with the North
Carolina Division of Facilities Services required.
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Keywords: Cone Health, Burlington , Nursing Tech/Nursing Secretary ARMC CARDIAC MED PROG, Administration, Clerical , Burlington, North Carolina
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