Description

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  Minimum Job Requirements
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    C.N.A. certification, EMT or Paramedic - active licensure in the State of Florida.
    
    
    
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    CPR: Healthcare Provider
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    Psychiatric requirements per policy.

Qualifications

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  Assists patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, personal hygiene, nutrition and comfort measures, changing bed linens, and diapers.
  
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  Performs vital signs, heights, weights, head circumference & other measurements and records the results in the Electronic Health Record according to nursing and hospital policies & procedures.
  
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  Informs RN of pertinent information and/or communications all significant changes in patient condition or behavior.
  
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  Recognizes accepted priorities for care needs and takes direction for re-prioritizing from the RN.
  
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  Restock supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, assists with room preparation and turnover.
  
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  Identifies the needs of the patient and provide necessary supplies accordingly.
  
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  Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes/practices cost containment.
  
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  Ensures clean and maintains patient rooms and nursing station at all times.
  
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  Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members.
  
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  Assists with transporting patients for special procedures.
  
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  Performs other assigned tasks to promote efficient practice operation and contribute to the provision of quality patient care.
  
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  Greets and welcomes patients, families and visitors. Communicates information regarding MCH services and delivers excellent and timely service and support.
  

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  High school education or equivalent preferred
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  Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
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  Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborates in a team environment.
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  Strong time management skills.
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  Computer literate.
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  Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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  Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
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  Ability to effectively work in a collaborative environment and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader.
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  Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice.
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  CPI (Crisis Intervention Training) preferred

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