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JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE Organizes and promotes efficient workflow within the unit. ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Acts as a communication liaison by greeting all internal and external customers to proactively meet service requests and to promote positive customer relations. 2. Provides patient care under the supervision of licensed staff, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, Unit Manager or Director of Nursing in performing electrocardiograph exams, watching monitors for unit patients, informing the RN of significant rhythms and admitting/discharging patients from the monitoring system. 3. Maintains designated hospital competencies validated by the Competency Based Orientation (CBO) plan. 4. Demonstrates a strong belief and behaviors consistent with the Saint Joseph Healthcare Mission and Core Values (Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence). 5. Complies with safety and emergency procedures. 6. Complies with organizational policies. 7. Documents activities consistent with organizational guidelines. 8. Performs critical/frequent procedures or services. 9. Provides care/services based on identified needs. 10. Uses required equipment for providing care/services. 11. Consults with organizational resources. 12. Demonstrates professional responsibility as per job classification. 13. Demonstrates Core Values Guest Relations/Guest Service Standards. 14. Demonstrates Core Values Based on Behavioral Standards. 15. Other duties as assigned by management.  

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff within the scope of practice and according to established policy and procedure. Contributes to the safe and efficient operation of Nursing Services. ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Assists in providing direct patient care under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff. - Communicates effectively and appropriately. - Contributes to maintenance of a clean, safe environment to minimize hazards of infection or injury. - Contributes to the efficient operation of Nursing Services. - Demonstrates a commitment to growth and maintenance of competency. - Assists in delivering high quality health care services in a professional, compassionate, and courteous manner while respecting the dignity and individuality of each person who comes in contact with the organization by following the Standards of Excellence, the Standards of Behavior, and the Standards of Professional Appearance and Conduct. - Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. - Other duties as assigned.

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff within the scope of practice and according to established policy and procedure. Contributes to the safe and efficient operation of Nursing Services. ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Assists in providing direct patient care under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff. - Communicates effectively and appropriately. - Contributes to maintenance of a clean, safe environment to minimize hazards of infection or injury. - Contributes to the efficient operation of Nursing Services. - Demonstrates a commitment to growth and maintenance of competency. - Assists in delivering high quality health care services in a professional, compassionate, and courteous manner while respecting the dignity and individuality of each person who comes in contact with the organization by following the Standards of Excellence, the Standards of Behavior, and the Standards of Professional Appearance and Conduct. - Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. - Other duties as assigned.

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff within the scope of practice and according to established policy and procedure. Contributes to the safe and efficient operation of Nursing Services. ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Assists in providing direct patient care under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff. - Communicates effectively and appropriately. - Contributes to maintenance of a clean, safe environment to minimize hazards of infection or injury. - Contributes to the efficient operation of Nursing Services. - Demonstrates a commitment to growth and maintenance of competency. - Assists in delivering high quality health care services in a professional, compassionate, and courteous manner while respecting the dignity and individuality of each person who comes in contact with the organization by following the Standards of Excellence, the Standards of Behavior, and the Standards of Professional Appearance and Conduct. - Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. - Other duties as assigned.

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Patient Care Assistant is a temporary position for employees hired into the Patient Care Technician Training Program without experience or training as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  The PCT training program is 120 hours in length, inclusive of classroom, skills lab and clinical hours. During PCT training, the Patient Care Assistant may assist the clinical staff in the provision of patient care with continual supervision.  These duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific. The Patient Care Assistant is trained in the provision of care for patients of diverse ages.  Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Attends didactic and clinical training sessions as outlined in the course curriculum. Adheres to attendance requirements. - Receives training to assist patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, dressing/undressing, nutrition/feeding, and elimination needs. - Assists in the delivery of patient care with supervision by an RN, LPN, or Patient Care Technician. - Responds to patient calls and performs patient rounds to ensure the environment is safe/tidy. - Trained in the use of safe patient handling techniques when repositioning, transferring, and ambulating patients. - Performs safety patient observation for patients who are impulsive and/or at risk of injury to self or others. - Assists with post-mortem care. - Observes and communicates patient needs to the nurse/PCT. - Collects and labels specimens.   MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: - Practices effective communication skills in answering phones and utilizing communication systems. - Provides administrative support as assigned.   DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job as identified but should not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be needed to perform the duties of this position.  Must have ability to maintain skills and perform tasks required for the position as outlined in the list of department competencies.

Full Time, 7p-7a, Saint Joseph Main Hospital, Neuro ICU

Job Summary Coordinates the care for Hospice patients who reside in the Hospice House facility. Coordination of care includes: coordination and direction of the interdisciplinary team, patient, family and facility staff; patient symptom management; and assessment of patient and family physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs. The incumbent provides end-of-life education to patient, family and facility staff and advocates for patients and families to ensure patient-focused care. An incumbent exercises independent judgment consistent with professional licensure and applies skills obtained through academic and clinical preparation. Unusual problems or proposed deviations from guidelines, practices or precedents are discussed with a manager or physician before being initiated.  

We are looking for a responsible and compassionate RN with top-notch clinical skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to work independently and act as a Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) to suport the provision of effective, high quality patient care.  It is also important to display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to effectively educate patients and their families on the in-home healthcare process.   As a Patient Care Coordinator RN , you will be responsible for managing the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits; help to keep patient treatment plans organized, educate patients about their medical conditions, help to evaluate their progress to recovery and assist patients to connect with other health care providers.  The PCC RN works with a team of medical professionals to create, monitor and revise treatment plans for patients. If needed, the PCC RN will help with patient transitions, working to ease patient concerns and assisting in moving insurance to the new healthcare facility.   Additional responsibilities for this health care role include: - Manage and support clinical practice and patient care delivery - Plan for and manage human, fiscal and other resources. - Support recruitment, development and retention of personnel. - Support compliance with regulatory and professional standards. - Participate in and ensure support for quality improvement. - Participate in and ensure support for patient and employee safety programs. - Participate in and ensure support for efforts to foster and strengthen the patient experience. - Model and foster interdisciplinary, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. - Maintain clinical practice knowledge. - Provide shift clinical leadership. - Provide department leadership in the absence of the department manager/director. Provide house-wide leadership on evenings, nights, weekends and/or holidays as House Supervisor, as needed or required by department-specific position.

Expectations: - Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment while delivering quality patient care - Collect, read, and interpret assigned patient’s health history - Create and implement care plans in collaboration with other care team members - Administer medications to patients and educate caregivers when necessary

1.     TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES Performs treatments and patient care procedures. Performs or assists ADLs according to Patient Plan of Care. Performs or assists in procedures/treatments according to Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual. Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. Responds to patient call lights and emergency lights in a timely manner. Prepares patient for meals and snacks.  Offers assistance as needed. Maintains a safe environment: follows OSHA requirements including Universal Precautions.     2.     DOCUMENTING CARE Documents care provided according to hospital policy. Documents ADLs, vital signs, and I&Os according to the plan of care. Documents meals and snacks according to hospital policy. As assigned, documents refrigerator/freezer temperature. Participates as assigned in CQI activities. 3.     COMMUNICATION Expresses appropriate communication to patient, families, and other customers. Identifies self to others in a professional manner. Adheres to dress code and maintains a professional image with the ID badge clearly displayed. Offers assistance and provides directions to customers keeping a positive and courteous tone. Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. Maintains a safe environment: follows OSHA requirements including Universal Precautions. Notifies the RN of abnormal vital signs, I&Os, and changes in the patient condition. Communicates effectively with team members.   4.     PROVIDING CARE Provides care according to developmental age. Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary for the patient/customer appropriate to neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and/or older adult.   5.     FLEXIBILITY Demonstrates flexibility in accomplishing work tasks. Adheres to time and attendance policy. Available and accessible when on duty. Leaves for and returns from inservices, meals, and breaks as scheduled. Accepts changes in staffing and patient assignments.   6.     EMERGENCY PROCEDURES/ENVIRONMENT OF CARE Assists during emergency situations according to nursing and hospital policy.  Maintains a safe workplace environment. Functions appropriately in emergencies according to assigned responsibilities and hospital policy. Provides safety boundaries for patient at risk for violence.  

1.     TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES Performs treatments and patient care procedures. Performs or assists ADLs according to Patient Plan of Care. Performs or assists in procedures/treatments according to Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual. Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. Responds to patient call lights and emergency lights in a timely manner. Prepares patient for meals and snacks.  Offers assistance as needed. Maintains a safe environment: follows OSHA requirements including Universal Precautions.     2.     DOCUMENTING CARE Documents care provided according to hospital policy. Documents ADLs, vital signs, and I&Os according to the plan of care. Documents meals and snacks according to hospital policy. As assigned, documents refrigerator/freezer temperature. Participates as assigned in CQI activities.   3.     COMMUNICATION Expresses appropriate communication to patient, families, and other customers. Identifies self to others in a professional manner. Adheres to dress code and maintains a professional image with the ID badge clearly displayed. Offers assistance and provides directions to customers keeping a positive and courteous tone. Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. Maintains a safe environment: follows OSHA requirements including Universal Precautions. Notifies the RN of abnormal vital signs, I&Os, and changes in the patient condition. Communicates effectively with team members.     4.     PROVIDING CARE Provides care according to developmental age. Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary for the patient/customer appropriate to neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and/or older adult.

1.     TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES Performs treatments and patient care procedures. Performs or assists ADLs according to Patient Plan of Care. Performs or assists in procedures/treatments according to Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual. Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. Responds to patient call lights and emergency lights in a timely manner. Prepares patient for meals and snacks.  Offers assistance as needed. Maintains a safe environment: follows OSHA requirements including Universal Precautions.     2.     DOCUMENTING CARE Documents care provided according to hospital policy. Documents ADLs, vital signs, and I&Os according to the plan of care. Documents meals and snacks according to hospital policy. As assigned, documents refrigerator/freezer temperature. Participates as assigned in CQI activities.   3.     COMMUNICATION Expresses appropriate communication to patient, families, and other customers. Identifies self to others in a professional manner. Adheres to dress code and maintains a professional image with the ID badge clearly displayed. Offers assistance and provides directions to customers keeping a positive and courteous tone. Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. Maintains a safe environment: follows OSHA requirements including Universal Precautions. Notifies the RN of abnormal vital signs, I&Os, and changes in the patient condition. Communicates effectively with team members.     4.     PROVIDING CARE Provides care according to developmental age. Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary for the patient/customer appropriate to neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and/or older adult.   5.     FLEXIBILITY Demonstrates flexibility in accomplishing work tasks. Adheres to time and attendance policy. Available and accessible when on duty. Leaves for and returns from inservices, meals, and breaks as scheduled. Accepts changes in staffing and patient assignments.   6.     EMERGENCY PROCEDURES/ENVIRONMENT OF CARE Assists during emergency situations according to nursing and hospital policy.  Maintains a safe workplace environment. Functions appropriately in emergencies according to assigned responsibilities and hospital policy. Provides safety boundaries for patient at risk for violence.  

- Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients - Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the treatment team with direction of the Charge Nurse - Assist patients/families with light housekeeping duties such as assisting with meals or changing bed linens - Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the Charge Nurse - Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

1.     TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES Performs treatments and patient care procedures. Performs or assists ADLs according to Patient Plan of Care. Performs or assists in procedures/treatments according to Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual. Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. Responds to patient call lights and emergency lights in a timely manner. Prepares patient for meals and snacks.  Offers assistance as needed. Maintains a safe environment: follows OSHA requirements including Universal Precautions.     2.     DOCUMENTING CARE Documents care provided according to hospital policy. Documents ADLs, vital signs, and I&Os according to the plan of care. Documents meals and snacks according to hospital policy. As assigned, documents refrigerator/freezer temperature. Participates as assigned in CQI activities. 3.     COMMUNICATION Expresses appropriate communication to patient, families, and other customers. Identifies self to others in a professional manner. Adheres to dress code and maintains a professional image with the ID badge clearly displayed. Offers assistance and provides directions to customers keeping a positive and courteous tone. Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. Maintains a safe environment: follows OSHA requirements including Universal Precautions. Notifies the RN of abnormal vital signs, I&Os, and changes in the patient condition. Communicates effectively with team members.   4.     PROVIDING CARE Provides care according to developmental age. Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary for the patient/customer appropriate to neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and/or older adult.   5.     FLEXIBILITY Demonstrates flexibility in accomplishing work tasks. Adheres to time and attendance policy. Available and accessible when on duty. Leaves for and returns from inservices, meals, and breaks as scheduled.

The Patient Care Tech is a multi-skilled, non-licensed health care provider who provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.  Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments/interventions.  Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient.    Responsibilities of the Patient Care Tech include but are not limited to the following: - Operate the following equipment: Computer, automated vital sign machines with recognitions of abnormal vital signs and timely reporting, O2 saturation, glucose meter, intercom, telephone, patient care equipment required for daily care, scales and lifts - Basic EKG form monitoring and operation of machine and the recognition of life-threatening dysrhythmias/subsequent care, if required by area/ location - Perform nursing care and duties delegated by Registered nurses - Venipuncture, discontinuing INT’s - Perform 12 lead EKG, based on area/ location - Good telephone and communication skills - Excellent customer service skills - Ability to adapt to changes in health care technology. - Effective verbal and written communication skills - May enter the secured supply rooms to deliver or access supplies, equipment necessary to carry out the core functions of their job (oxygen, thermometers, etc.)  

JOB SUMMARY: In accordance with our mission and core values, this position is established to actively participate on the patient care team by providing basic bedside care and assisting patients with activities of daily living, under the direction of the RN.  Teamwork is a vital component to same, through effective collaboration efforts.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   - TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES Performs treatments and patient care procedures. Performs or assists ADLs according to Patient Plan of Care. Performs or assists in procedures/treatments according to Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual. Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. Responds to patient call lights and emergency lights in a timely manner. Prepares patient for meals and snacks.  Offers assistance as needed. Maintains a safe environment: follows OSHA requirements including Universal Precautions.     - DOCUMENTING CARE     Documents care provided according to hospital policy.     Documents ADLs, vital signs, and I&Os according to the plan of care.     Documents meals and snacks according to hospital policy.     As assigned, documents refrigerator/freezer temperature.     Participates as assigned in CQI activities. - COMMUNICATION Expresses appropriate communication to patient, families, and other customers. Identifies self to others in a professional manner. Adheres to dress code and maintains a professional image with the ID badge clearly displayed. Offers assistance and provides directions to customers keeping a positive and courteous tone. Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. Maintains a safe environment: follows OSHA requirements including Universal Precautions. Notifies the RN of abnormal vital signs, I&Os, and changes in the patient condition. Communicates effectively with team members.   - PROVIDING CARE Provides care according to developmental age. Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary for the patient/customer appropriate to neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and/or older adult.   - FLEXIBILITY Demonstrates flexibility in accomplishing work tasks. Adheres to time and attendance policy. Available and accessible when on duty. Leaves for and returns from inservices, meals, and breaks as scheduled. Accepts changes in staffing and patient assignments.   - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES/ENVIRONMENT OF CARE Assists during emergency situations according to nursing and hospital policy.  Maintains a safe workplace environment.     Functions appropriately in emergencies according to assigned responsibilities and hospital policy. Provides safety boundaries for patient at risk for violence.

We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of nursing assistants in our facilities and now we need you. Our Patient Care Technicians’ not only collect patient information, but they also help them take their medications on time, assist with meals, attend to personal needs, and change wound dressings as needed. They play a vital role as a liaison between our patients and their care teams. If you are interested in joining this type of healthcare community, we want to talk to you. What you’ll do: - Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients - Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the treatment team with direction of the Charge Nurse - Assist patients/families with light housekeeping duties such as assisting with meals or changing bed linens - Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the Charge Nurse Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment

We want our patients to be as comfortable as possible and believe that starts with basic patient care. We have the best team of nursing assistants in our facilities and now we need you. Our Patient Care Technicians’ not only collect patient information, but they also help them take their medications on time, assist with meals, attend to personal needs, and change wound dressings as needed. They play a vital role as a liaison between our patients and their care teams. If you are interested in joining this type of healthcare community, we want to talk to you. What you’ll do: - Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients - Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the treatment team with direction of the Charge Nurse - Assist patients/families with light housekeeping duties such as assisting with meals or changing bed linens - Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the Charge Nurse - Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

What you’ll do: - Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients - Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate members of the treatment team with direction of the Charge Nurse - Assist patients/families with light housekeeping duties such as assisting with meals or changing bed linens - Reports any changes in a patient's condition to the Charge Nurse - Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment.

1.     TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES Performs treatments and patient care procedures. Performs or assists ADLs according to Patient Plan of Care. Performs or assists in procedures/treatments according to Nursing Policy and Procedure Manual. Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. Responds to patient call lights and emergency lights in a timely manner. Prepares patient for meals and snacks.  Offers assistance as needed. Maintains a safe environment: follows OSHA requirements including Universal Precautions.     2.     DOCUMENTING CARE Documents care provided according to hospital policy. Documents ADLs, vital signs, and I&Os according to the plan of care. Documents meals and snacks according to hospital policy. As assigned, documents refrigerator/freezer temperature. Participates as assigned in CQI activities. 3.     COMMUNICATION Expresses appropriate communication to patient, families, and other customers. Identifies self to others in a professional manner. Adheres to dress code and maintains a professional image with the ID badge clearly displayed. Offers assistance and provides directions to customers keeping a positive and courteous tone. Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for patients in a timely manner. Maintains a safe environment: follows OSHA requirements including Universal Precautions. Notifies the RN of abnormal vital signs, I&Os, and changes in the patient condition. Communicates effectively with team members.   4.     PROVIDING CARE Provides care according to developmental age. Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary for the patient/customer appropriate to neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and/or older adult.   5.     FLEXIBILITY Demonstrates flexibility in accomplishing work tasks. Adheres to time and attendance policy. Available and accessible when on duty. Leaves for and returns from inservices, meals, and breaks as scheduled. Accepts changes in staffing and patient assignments.   6.     EMERGENCY PROCEDURES/ENVIRONMENT OF CARE Assists during emergency situations according to nursing and hospital policy.  Maintains a safe workplace environment. Functions appropriately in emergencies according to assigned responsibilities and hospital policy. Provides safety boundaries for patient at risk for violence.