Clinical Attendant, PT 48 hours biweekly, Thursday and Friday day shift plus 1additional day
Company: Hendricks Regional Health
Location: Danville
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Summary : To support the practice of nursing and the
delivery of nursing care through use of a combination of direct
patient care, communication modes, client care support and clerical
functions that is patient and family centered in an environment
that exemplifies best practice and customer service and fosters
relationship based care.Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities:
1. Fiscal Responsibilitya. Completes assignment within time frame
delegated.- Assists in transferring, receiving, discharging and
transporting clients.- Within one hour of reporting for duty,
rounds on units tocollect/transport specimens and rounds on all
units/departments, everyhour to collect specimens and transport to
appropriate department.b. Assumes responsibility for transportation
area and reports equipmentmalfunctions. This includes appearance
and cleanliness of area,restocking of area, completing work orders,
and securing departmentalsupplies as directed.c. Demonstrates Time
and Supply Management- Uses time productively.- Answers pages
and/or returns calls in a timely manner.- Supports leadership and
implementation of scheduling and supplychange to provide quality,
cost effective care.- Uses supplies and equipment judiciously.d.
Supports Staffing/Scheduling Needs- Calls in at least two hours
prior to scheduled shift if unable to work.- Complies with EDO
policy and reassignment of staff in StaffingGuidelines policy.-
Seeks approval for vacation, unscheduled overtime and arranges
equaltrades within job category after schedule posted and completes
appropriate schedule request.- Reports to work and leaves on time;
returns from breaks and lunchperiods on time. Utilizes automated
time system.- Limits personal calls and social conversations during
work time.2. Qualitya. Interacts as a team player and participates
in continuous qualityimprovement activities within the department
and organization,supporting HRH and department QI plan including
Peer Review, datagathering, and change process.b. Uses common sense
and skills to care for the sick or handicapped with regard to the
patient's age and diagnosis.c. Offers suggestions to improve
patient experience and service.d. Documents and participates in
patient care per specific unit standards and remains up to date on
policies.3. Patient Satisfactiona. Serves as an advocate for
patient rights and verbalizes HRH model.b. Takes steps to improve
patient satisfaction with care and provides timely service.
Provides blanket, slippers, etc. for their comfort and instruction
as to where they are going and for what reason to gain cooperation
and minimize anxiety.c. Adjusts routines to meet individual patient
needs and assists the RN todevelop, implement, and communicate
strategies to improve patient caresatisfaction.d. Supports HRH
goals/mission through behavior and communication with physicians,
associates, patients/significant others/family members,visitors,
and the hospital as a member of the team.4. Patient Safetya.
Transports patients safely to and from areas within the hospital as
needed, utilizing 2 patient identifiers, safe patient mobilization
and fall prevention interventions.- Checks on mode of
transportation needed, special needs of patient(oxygen, IV stand,
etc.), and signs patient out of Nursing Department.- Follows
hospital procedure in wheelchair, cart usage, using locks,brakes,
straps. Follow hospital procedure for any necessary patient
accessories, such as catheter bags, chest tubes, etc.b. Introduces
self to patient, confirms patient identification by armband and
prepares patient for transport.c. Assumes responsibility for
provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during
transport, practices aseptic techniques as necessary, and initiates
basic life support action when necessary.d. Announces arrival of
patient to requesting department and signs patient back in upon
return to Nursing Department or assists patient into vehicle when
transporting discharged patient.5. Professional Growtha. Identifies
own limitations and seeks assistance when needed, taking a self
directed approach to learning activities or skills and follows-up
onrecognized needs and correction plans.b. Shares knowledge and
skills with colleagues and others includingorientation and
cross-training.c. Demonstrates leadership and is a role mode and
resource for peers as an active council member, super user, or
preceptor.d. Identifies professional needs and collaborates with
management forlearning opportunities for self and unit.e.
Participates in development and implementation of departmental
goals and attends product and practice change in-services.6.
Customer Servicea. Meets Hospital identified customer service
standards; addresses ethical issues, and promotes commitment to
co-workers.b. Exhibits excellent guest relations to patients,
visitors, physicians and coworkers; shows courtesy, compassion and
respect; conforms to ServiceExcellence requirements.- Introduces
self to associates upon arrival and works as member ofteam when on
nursing units.- Obtains supplies as directed for departments,
through HRH systems.- Displays courteous, cooperative and
supportive behaviors and meetshospital/department dress code for
attire and ID badge.c. Engages patient, family, and significant
others through the practice ofAIDET (Acknowledge, Identify,
Duration, Explanation, Thank You)d. Provide a professional and
quiet patient environment, be flexible withassignments, staffing
needs and assigned shifts.Education and Experience Required:
None.Work Shift : 7:00am - 3:00pm (United States of
America)Scheduled Weekly Hours : 24
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