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• Description

Job Summary

• Under the direction of a RN/LPN or practitioner performs basic patient care activities.

Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies

• Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital
• Ø Mission: Our mission at Artesia General Hospital is to provide high-quality healthcare to our community and the surrounding areas.
• Ø Vision: To transform healthcare in our communities through innovation, engagement, and quality, while building a healthier tomorrow for generations to come.
• Ø Values: Our values are covered in SERVICE
• Ø Servant Leadership
• Ø Excellence
• Ø Respect
• Ø Virtuousness
• Ø Innovation
• Ø Community
• Ø Education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• · Obtain and document patient vitals.
• · Perform bedside testing.
• · Perform basic nursing procedures such as oral care, perineal/foley care, non-sterile soaks, or thermal applications.
• · Ensure cleanliness of office and examination rooms.
• · Clean and store equipment.
• · Maintain supply inventory and re-stock as required.
• · Perform basic clerical duties as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• · As assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES

• · Knowledge of basic nursing and patient care.
• AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
• Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
• Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Ø Education – High school diploma or equivalent; plus specialized, short-term training in basic patient care.
• Ø Work Experience – clinic setting preferred.
• Ø Training – Formal nursing assistant and/or medical assistant training required.
• Ø License/Certification – Certification in Nurse Assisting or Certification in Medical Assisting preferred.
• ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.