Position Summary
Provides patient care support services in the Emergency Department under the supervision of an RN.
- Observes, reports and responds to patient’s physical, psychosocial spiritual, education, safety / risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis.
- Performs 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.
Special Skills : Excellent customer service skills and basic computer skills, knowledge of basic medical terminology required.
Minimum Requirements : Education : High School Diploma or equivalent GED.Experience : One year of experience in as a nursing assistant; or in lieu of experience,Current CNA certificate, or LNA license from the Arizona State Board of Nursing; orCompleted block one / first year of nursing school; orCurrent EMT-B certification; orCompletion of formal PCA / T / ED Tech education program from an accredited institution.Licensure / Certification : Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license or meet minimum experience requirements; CPR.Preferred Requirements : Experience : Six months experience in a hospital or emergency room setting as a Unit Secretary, EMT or CNA. Licensure / Certification : Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Emergency Medical Tech (EMT), CPR#LI-TW2