HCT/Unit Asst - CTP Knolls - CARLE

To facilitate the activities of a nursing unit through the effective performance of receptionist, transcriptionist, and clerical processes and/or to assist Registered Nurses in performing assigned patient care and unit maintenance activities
This position manages information and connects physicians, team members and visitors with appropriate resources.

• Performs Patient Care Activities as delegated by the Nurse utilizing applicable policies and procedures to ensure patient needs and expectations are met.* Knowledgeable and skilled in applicable procedures in providing care.
  • Provides hygiene needs of assigned patients (AM/PM care, oral hygiene and denture care, perineal care, shampoo, bathing, shaving, care of TED/SCD hose.)
  • Provides nutritional needs of assigned patients
  (Tray distribution, setting up trays, offering supplements, feeding, adding tube feeding and recording intake.)
  • Provides elimination needs of assigned patient
  (Foley care, bowel movements, bladder training, enemas, and external catheters; records output.)
  • Provides skin care of assigned patients
  (turning, positioning, recognition and prevention of skin breakdown, operation of special beds, nail care, and back rubs.)
  • Provides comfort measures (Proper positioning, back rubs, oral care, wrinkle free bed sheets and ensuring that bedside table, water pitcher, urinal are within reach.)
  • Provides activity needs of assigned patients (i.e
  dangling, turning, chair, ambulating, walker, and crutches).
  • Performs measurements of assigned patients (I&O,TPR, B/P, weights, empty drains, abdominal girth, hose measurements).
  • Performs additional skills as directed and supervised by the nurse, after training and certification, i.e
  intermittent urinary catheterization and clean dressing changes (varies by unit or area).* Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patient.
  • Completes assigned aspects of admission process including vital signs, height and weight, room setup, room orientation, assists patient to bed, assures call light available etc.
  • Sets up equipment for care (IV poles, admission kit, others)
  • Stores and transfers belongings (dentures, hearing aids, glasses and other personal items).
  • Packs up all patient belongings at discharge.* Achieves patient satisfaction when providing patient care.
  • Makes rounds minimally every two hours to assure that patients are comfortable, positioned properly, call light available, room orderly.
  • Patient needs are met and satisfaction of care is expressed
  • Demonstrates ability to anticipate patient needs
  • Answers all call lights promptly
  • Respects privacy* Reports pertinent patient information to the nurse assigned to the patient in a timely manner.* Documentation is completed prior to leaving shift.* Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.* Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
• Performs activities efficiently and accurately to facilitate quality patient care and ensure a safe and efficiently operating unit.* Completes care while conserving resources.* Completes work within assigned shift.* Overtime used only as requested by Director/Nurse Manager/Lead RN/House Supervisor.* Prevents waste of supplies and linen.* Checks patient room for unused equipment/supplies and returns to SPD promptly.* Assists with patient lifting in a timely manner.* Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work with changes as directed by the nurse.* Uses slow time to improve unit appearance and accept additional assignments.* Assists others in assignment completion.* Willingly responds to requests by nursing staff accepting delegated duties from the RN or LPN.* Performs unit maintenance duties.* Maintains neat and safe patient environment, including bedside table, bathrooms, wastebaskets, bedpans and specipans.* Completes assigned maintenance tasks such as: cleaning of kitchen, refrigerators, utility room, IV poles, carts, making charts, and distributing SPD items.* Ensures adequate stock of BSI supplies in all rooms.* Performs errands as requested.* Knowledgeable of locations of various support areas.* Responds promptly to urgent requests.* Provides for safety measures of assigned pat