| Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age. |
| Ability to demonstrate unit specific competency. (See skills checklist) |
| Provides patient care that meets the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient. |
| Assists with patient admissions, discharge and transfers. |
| Provides ADLS and other general care as necessary throughout the shift. |
| Enters and verifies orders in the computer system. |
| Orders supplies |
| Observes patient's mental and physical conditions, reports any changes to the nurse. |
| Answers patients' call lights, anticipates patients' needs and makes safety rounds of assigned patients. |
| Assists in the transport of patients |
| Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure and intake-output. |
| Answers telephone in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel/family |
| Knowledgeable of sterile techniques and infection control procedures. |
| Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety |
| Retrieves patient data from computer and printer and brings to the attention of appropriate staff members. |
| Communicates in a clear and concise manner to RNs, medical staff, patients and families. |
| Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments. |
| Documentation meets current standards and policies. |
| Treat patient and families with respect and dignity. |
| Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. |
| Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. |
| Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated. |
| Prepares OR and Labor and Delivery Rooms in a timely manner with all anticipated instruments, suture, supplies and equipment for each patient. |
| Assists in positioning, prepping and draping patient for c-sections and other surgical procedures |
| Cleans and prepares rooms in between patients; restocks supplies |
| Accurately completes counts, instruments, sponges, and sharps. Follows proper procedure in the event of incorrect count; reports all discrepancies to circulating nurse and surgeon. |
| Carries out surgical asepsis at all times |
| Checks all equipment/instruments prior to use to ensure proper functioning |
| Is fully responsible for the care of instruments and equipment in the operating rooms. |
| Adheres to dress code. |
| Completes annual educational requirements. |
| Maintains regulatory requirements. |
| Wears identification while on duty. |
| Maintains confidentiality at all times. |
| Attends department staff meetings as required within the department. |
| Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time. |
| Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. |
| Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. |
| Coordinates efforts in meeting regulatory compliance, federal, state and local regulations and standards |
| Communicates and complies with the Benefis Health System Mission, Vision and Values as well as the focus statement of the department. |
| Complies with Benefis Health System Organization Policies and Procedures. |
| Complies with Health and Safety Standards and Guidelines. |
