Responsibilities

• Assists the Registered Nurse in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.
• Is familiar with, and understands, the Severe Care Domains of DOH.
• Monitors the impact of nursing care and maintains ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse regarding the status of patients in their care.
• Demonstrates an understanding and utilization of Evidenced-Based Healthcare.
• Advocates in the best interest of the patient and family at all times.
• Provides education to the family regarding aspects of care as appropriate.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians/therapists with procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Adheres to dress code; appearance is professional, neat and clean. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designa...