Job Summary: Provides patient care to obstetrical, gynecological, and neonatal patients under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse. Performs various light housekeeping duties.

Service and Quality Standards:

Service

Is Customer focused

Anticipates customer needs

Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

to customers and coworkers

People

Is conversation conscious

Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

Promotes a harassment free environment

Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the code of conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

Supports performance improvement

Seeks ways to improve systems and services

Shows commitment to improvement efforts

Meets mandatory educational requirements

Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

Is active and involved

Supports hospital initiatives

Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

Fosters team cooperation

Finance

Is a good steward of hospital resources

Develops/uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

Conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities:

1. Supports Patient Bill of Rights by respecting cultural, religious and ethical diversity.


2. Responds appropriately to infant security, hospital code and patient alarms, including required documentation.


3. Uses effective communication skills with patients, staff, other departments, physicians, families and visitors.


4. Provides age and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to newborn, adolescent and adult populations.


5. Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner, according to hospital policy and procedures.


6. Maintains the patient’s environment to include appropriate equipment and supplies at all times.


7. Obtains and documents accurate blood glucose, vital signs, I & O, and weights, and reports abnormal findings to the nurse in a timely manner.


8. Performs or assists with patient’s hygiene, food, and fluid needs.


9. Assists patients to obtain optimal mobility in a safe and appropriate manner.


10. Provides care to newborns receiving phototherapy


11. Maintains a clean unit and completes the unit cleaning checklists.


12. Assists in infant discharge process which includes: car seat fitting, transponder removal and foot prints.


13. Performs advanced nursing skills to include insertion and removal of Foley catheters and neonatal heel stick for glucose screening.

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level: Current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing

Certification/Licensure: BLS required.

Experience Requirements: Must have successfully completed two (2) semesters of clinical rotations.

Working Conditions:

Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.