Job Description: Participates in patient admission and discharge process by performing the following duties: Accurately obtains and records admission vital signs, height and weight, and documents these on the Nursing Assessment Form, Records and processes patient belongings and valuables on admission and at discharge,Orients patients to the physical layout of the unit, milieu staff, unit rules, schedules and patient's rights, and documents this on the Nursing Assessment form.
Participates in implementing the interdisciplinary treatment plan for individual patients by performing the following duties:Accurately monitors, reports, and documents routine vital signs as assigned, Accurately monitors, reports and documents patient intake and output as assigned, Assists with the collection of routine specimens, Assists in all aspects of basic nursing care utilizing, i.e., bed-making, patient transfers with knowledge of proper body mechanics, Assists patients as needed with activities of daily living (ADLs) including eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, ambulating and all aspects of personal hygiene and care, Assists and monitors patient's adherence to pre and post-test protocols and ECT procedures as determined by the Registered Nurse, Escorts patients to and from unit for tests and activities as needed, Performs and documents patient safety checks at scheduled intervals per assignment, Performs 1:1 observation for high risk patients as assigned, Participates in limit setting with patients and other de-escalation techniques, Assists in a team approach to provide physical control of patients in a crisis situation, including assisting with implementation of restraints and/or seclusion, Assists in medical emergencies as directed, Monitors and promptly communicates all observations or information relative to patient's safety or clinical status or treatment to Patient Care Director or his/her Registered Nurse designee and documents information as needed in Progress Notes, Prepares daily patient related information sheets as assigned, Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings and patient conferences by sharing patient related observations/information, May co-lead community meeting and therapeutic groups for patients as designated by the Patient Care Director.
Participates in maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit by the following:
Monitors the overall milieu per assignment and reports any patient or environmental issues which might impact on patient care or patient/staff safety, Maintains proper professional demeanor with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers, Utilizes principles of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) in managing high risk situations, Assists in maintaining cleanliness, sanitation and orderliness of unit, Is dependable and punctual in reporting to work.Functions as a resource person for orienting staff, students, visitors and families.Assists with answering unit phone and monitoring access to the unit when needed. Performs related duties as needed.
Full-time 40 hours per week, Day/evening shifts, holidays and every other weekend.
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.
