ADNA - PACU

Job Summary

Performs various general duties and assists in the provision of patient care of all age groups as directed by the Registered Nurse and Organizational Leadership. Provides direct care for patients , answers call lights, performs clerical/courier/transporter functions. Collects data through a variety of means including observation and through the use of instrumentation. Recognizes and communicates pertinent information to multidisciplinary teams to ensure prompt attention to patient and departmental needs.

Mission/Core Values: It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner consistent with the Ministry’s Standards of Behavior (CARE; Compassion: seeks to understand, listen and explain; Advocate: is the voice for the vulnerable; Respect: demonstrates the highest regard for and welcomes all people; Excellence: commits to the highest standard of quality care, joyful service, and teamwork) and in a manner that reflects the core values of Mercy Health which are: Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Compassion, Sacredness of Life and Service. All supervisors and above are expected to model the organizational mission and values through their daily actions, decision making and priority setting. All supervisors and above are expected to develop, implement and monitor short and long range plans to meet or surpass standards consistent with the overall strategic plan.

Essential Functions

20% - Assist patients with measures of comfort and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, feeding, toileting, dressing, and grooming.

15%Assist patients with mobility by performing active and passive range of motion, lifting, turning, repositioning, ambulation, and transportation.

25% - Performs routine patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse including but not limited to obtaining specimens, recording vital signs, applying ice/heat/compresses/ dressings, intake/output, point of care testing, 12 lead EKG, and reapplying monitors. May perform CPR. Explains procedures to patients allaying apprehension and eliciting cooperation. May assist in restraning combative patients.

10%- Assists nursing team in the process of admitting, transferring, and discharging patients, including notifying appropriate individuals and departments, assembles patient charts and related paperwork, assisting and performing environmental orientation of patients, preparing, stocking, cleaning of rooms, documenting historical information, and securing belongings and valuables.

10% - Clerical skills/duties including but not limited to courier services, answering phones/call lights and orders, obtains, stocks, places, tests, discontinues, and removes patient equipment and supplies.

5% - Communicates and Documents pertinent patient and general information and services provided

5% - Identifies, troubleshoots, and works with others as applicable to resolve issues and concerns

5% - Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.

5%Other duties as assigned

• Embraces Standards of Behavior. Demonstrates behavior consistent with Mission and Core Values. Holds Self and Others accountable for behaviors that promote service excellence. Provides excellent customer service.

The above is intended to describe the general content and functions of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The job description is subject to continual revisions as needed for patient care. Due to the services and care provided by this institution, personnel may be requested to serve in related capacities as determined by their qualifications in a different unit, department, and campus, in an effort to not disrupt patient care and continue to provide a safe environment to our patients. All employees are expected to follow Mercy Health policies and procedures, maintain high standards of safe work performance, and maintain good attendance and punctuality.

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Minimum Education: 2 Year/Associates Degree

Licensure/Certification (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):

Completion of state approved nurse aide competency/testing and/or experience as a LPN, Medical Assistant or equivalent health care education. Will also consider students who have successfully completed two (1) semester of clinical professional nursing education OR successful completion of PCA/PCT training program. CPR

Minimum Years and Type of Experience / Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Previous direct care experience in a patient care environment.

• Previous direct care experience in a patient care environment.

• CPR trained or successful completion of approved CPR course within 30 days of hire.

• Maintains and Demonstrates competency in required clinical skills/competencies.

• Demonstrates computer literacy and basic technological abilities or completion of basic computer class.

• Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions and patient information. Accurately reporting and documenting data and services provided.

• Good Interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with the multidisciplinary team and patients in a manner that fosters the team concept and supports the core values of the organization.

• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change and constant interruptions, with the ability to set and meet deadlines.

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities while working in a fast paced, environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Performs repetitive tasks/motions

• Preforms lifting, moving and pushing in excess of 50 pounds or more

• Hears alarm bells, telephone, and other sounds

• Hears normal conversation

• Have good manual dexterity

• Have good eye-hand-foot coordination

• Have clarity of vision: near (< 20”)

• Have clarity of vision: mid (>20”-20’)

• Have clarity of vision: far (>20’)

• Distinguish colors

Physical Demands

• Sitting - 67-100%
• Standing - 1-33%
• Walking - 67-100%
• Balancing - 1-33%
• Reaching above head - 1-33%
• Lift/Carry >50 lbs >100 lbs - 1-33%
• Lift above shoulder - 1-33%
• Climbing - 0%
• Bending - 34-66%
• Lift at waist - 34-66%
• Push/Pull with force <50 lbs - 34-66%
• Push/Pull with force >50 lbs - 34-66%
• Reaching above shoulder - 1-33%
• Lift from floor level up - 1-33%
• Lift above head - 1-33%
• Crouching/squatting - 1-33%
• Crawling - 0%
• Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs - 1-33%
• Lift from waist level up - 34-66%
• Driving - 0%
• Kneeling - 1-33%

Mental Requirements:

• Reads and interprets written/oral instructions

• Sets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work and works independently

• Identifies and understands issues and problems

• Examines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and understanding

• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or written communications

• Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit

• Organize thoughts and ideas into understand terminology

• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change

Hours: Days/evenings

Weekends, holidays per dept policy