Patient Care Unit Assistant - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Company: Geisinger
Location: Lewisburg
Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Title: Patient Care Unit Assistant - Neonatal Intensive Care
UnitLocation: Danville, PennsylvaniaJob Category: Nursing Support
ServicesSchedule: RotationWork Type: Full timeDepartment: GMC
Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing DivisionDate Posted: 03/30/2021Job
ID: R-11813Job SummaryResponsible and accountable for performing a
wide range of clerical duties and direct patient care activities,
depending on the need of the unit. The performance of these tasks
in an efficient and timely manner is essential to enhance the care
team's ability to provide quality care. Meets the qualifications to
provide care for patients in the specific age range in their
assigned clinical area.Job Duties* Provides patient care as
directed by the licensed nurse, within the nursing assistant scope
of practice, in meeting the multidisciplinary care plan established
for each patient.* Identifies, observes and documents the physical
needs of the patient according to established standards.* Reports
changes in patient condition to licensed personnel in a timely
manner.* Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens in
accordance with policy and procedure, according to physician
order.* Performs EKGs as assigned following accepted practices,
policy and procedures and physician order.* Provides for or assists
patients with activities of daily living and fulfills designated
and delegated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care.*
Provides one to one patient safety watch as assigned following
established policies and procedures.* Assists in problem solving,
trouble shooting and taking corrective measures in care and
maintenance of equipment and supplies.* Responsible for actively
participating in patient safety improvement and management
program.* Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new staff and
students in a positive manner.* Performs clerical duties for
admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths according to
standards and facilitates patient throughput activities.
Transcribes and processes orders according to unit standards.*
Releases and confirms ordered tests to appropriate departments.*
Coordinates transportation of patients to multiple tests.*
Communicates patient related information promptly to the
appropriate care team member.* Schedules tests, faxes consults,
etc.* Assists in obtaining and ordering supplies. Stationery items
as well as floor stock, patient needs, individual nursing
supplies.* Communicates with food services to ensure appropriate
patient diets.* Operates, problem solves, and takes corrective
measures for clerical equipment. To include scheduling maintenance
of computers, fax machines, phones, etc.* Participates in obtaining
and communicating electronic information as pertinent to the
nursing unit.* Staff have access to non-controlled medications
storage and supply areas and can transport non-controlled
medications as necessary to meet the needs of the clinic or unit.*
Assists with transporting non-controlled medications to and from
Pharmacy and within the unit as needed.* Assists with transporting
blood products to and from Blood Bank as needed.Work is typically
performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all
job specific obligations and complying with all organization
policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile
are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical
elements considered necessary to successfully perform the
job.EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)-
(Required)Certification(s) and License(s)Pediatric Advanced Life
Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)Our Purpose
& ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for
our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and
our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would
hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues
who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge
with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for
tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to
care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members
and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time
and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and
domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior
management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration,
cooperation and collegiality. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or
their protected veteran status.
Keywords: Geisinger, Reading , Patient Care Unit Assistant - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Healthcare , Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
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