JOB SUMMARY:  

Under the direction of a RN/LPN or practitioner performs basic patient care activities.

ESSENTIAL VALUES-BASED, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES:

Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital

? Respect:  Demonstrates competence in respect for others.

? Leadership:  Demonstrates competence in knowing everyone has a role.

? Professionalism:  Demonstrates competence in the conduct, aims and qualities of health care.

? Dedication:  Demonstrates competence in dedication to Artesia General Hospital.

? Commitment To Excellence:  Demonstrates competence in expecting nothing less than “DOING THE RIGHT THING”.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Obtain and document patient vitals.

• Perform bedside testing.

• Perform basic nursing procedures such as oral care, perineal/foley care, non-sterile soaks, or thermal applications.

• Ensure cleanliness of office and examination rooms.

• Clean and store equipment.

• Maintain supply inventory and re-stock as required.

• Perform basic clerical duties as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic nursing and patient care.

AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

RISK MANAGEMENT/QUALITY MANAGEMENT/SAFETY: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

? Education – High school diploma or equivalent; plus specialized, short-term training in basic patient care.

? Work Experience – clinic setting preferred.

? Training – Formal nursing assistant and/or medical assistant training required.

? License/Certification – Certification in Nurse Assisting or Certification in Medical Assisting preferred.

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.