Nursing Care Professional

1 week ago

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States Excela Health Full time

Job Summary:

The Nursing Care Professional at Excela Health provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This role is integral to delivering exceptional patient care, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for patients, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of care.

  • Perform and/or assist with patient care needs as directed, assisting patients with activities of daily living.

  • Respond to call lights, inquiries, and requests from patients and families in a timely manner.

  • Collect, document, and report ongoing patient care data as directed.

  • Measure and/or document intake and output, including drainage, and obtain daily weights when indicated.

  • Obtain individual patient care equipment as directed.

  • Transport patients as directed.

  • May perform various skills, including obtaining vital signs, applying heating pads, setting up suction equipment, utilizing E cylinders, applying antiembolic hose, aseptic techniques, distributing and maintaining sufficient supply of linens, applying Sequential Compression Devices, performing blood glucose testing, performing ostomy care, simple dressing changes, applying telemetry leads, bladder scanning, preventative skin care. Apply pulse oximetry, urinary catheter care including foley catheter insertion and removal, and straight catheterizations, transport blood and blood products from blood bank, perform EKGs, oral pharyngeal suctioning, place patient in CPM machine, prepare and maintain isolation boxes and supplies, declutter patient rooms and storage areas, deliver specimens to lab, crutch measurement and teaching, maintenance of specialty carts, supply inventory and special order supplies, stock warmers with blankets, saline, and water.

  • Make regular rounds to address patient needs and physical environment - purposeful hourly rounding.

  • Assist in the educational process to promote and maintain health, foster self-care, and improve outcomes.

  • Obtain resources as needed.

  • Report to the RN/LPN information regarding the patient's readiness to learn.

  • Maintain a collaborative relationship with other healthcare providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure continuous flow of patient care.

  • Communicate pertinent information of actual/potential problems to the professional/practical nurse.

  • Communicate pertinent information at shift reports and during internal and external transfers.

  • Participate in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services.

  • Assist in data collection process as requested.

  • Recommend modifications for performance improvement.

  • Demonstrate leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the role of the nursing care professional.

  • Demonstrate an ability to solve problems utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.

  • Maintain accountability for actions taken.

  • Effectively function as a resource person.

  • Act as a patient advocate.

  • Perform effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.

  • Assist in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs.

  • Assist in the department's compliance with state, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.

  • Assist in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.

  • Adhere to the infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.

  • Assist with maintaining sufficient and proper supplies on an assigned unit.

  • Assist with monitoring sterile supplies for expiration date and replaces as needed.

  • Provide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.

  • Utilize two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.

  • Assume appropriate code team role during code situations or mock codes.

  • Respond effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters.

  • Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

  • Complete proper collection, identification, labeling, and delivery of specimens (including diagnostic studies) to the appropriate department.

  • Support limited use of restraints in accordance with established standards and documents according to policies.

Required Qualifications:

* High School Diploma, GED, or higher level of education.

* Completion of a Nurse Aide or comparable program (such as EMT, Medical Assistant, nursing student with at least one semester of clinical, or EH Technical Partner Training Program) or prior experience in related field.

* Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to follow directions from other team members; works independently assigned duties.

* Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $65,000 per annum.

About Us:

Excela Health is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, improving outcomes, and enhancing the patient experience. As a leading healthcare provider, we value our team members' dedication, expertise, and compassion.

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