East Tennessee Children's Hospital - Knoxville, TN
posted 3 days ago
Knoxville, TN
Hospitals
About the position
The position performs tasks which involve specified nursing care for patients delegated by and performed under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
- Provides personal care to patients, adhering to the individualized plan of care in cooperation with the RN.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Answers call lights and attend to/reports patient needs promptly and politely.
- Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide non-direct patient care/support services to staff under the direction of licensed personnel.
- Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively, and serves as a role model/resource for others.
- Respectfully uses hospital resources appropriately, avoiding misuse, abuse, or waste as specific to lean principles.
- Promptly, thoroughly, and accurately records applicable patient charges to ensure appropriate billing of services and supplies.
Requirements
- Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
- License/Certification Required: BLS certification required to be maintained
- Minimum Work Experience: None
- Demonstrated effective communication skills and the ability to meet the demands of an active position.
- Ability to perform routine patient care activity after applicable training and orientation to position.
- Ability to recognize escalation of behaviors related to mental health diagnosis, after applicable training and orientation to position.
- Ability to demonstrate or verbalize basic skills in deescalation techniques, after applicable training and orientation to position.
