Nurse Apprentice - Northern Tier Career Center-Per Diem - No Experience Required - Guthrie Health : Job Details

Position SummaryEmployee works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to specific patient populations.Education, License, & CertCurrent high school student enrolled in the Northern Tier Career Center Pre-Nursing Program.ExperienceNo experience required.Essential FunctionsParticipates in the delivery of patient care for population groups under the direction of an RN/LPN including but not limited to the following:* Lifting, turning, and positioning patients utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate.* AM/PM Hygiene care* Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care* Feeding* Assisting with range of motion exercises* Mobilizing patients - transfers and ambulation, utilizing Safe Patient Handling equipment (> 35 pounds), as appropriate and following the Mobility protocol* Performs and records accurately:* Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, heights and weights* I & O* Records bowel movements* ADLs and activities* Transports patients as needed* Serves, sets up and retrieves trays* Distributes water pitchers as appropriate* Distributes nourishment.* Transports equipment* Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction.* Answers call bells* Participates in hourly patient rounding* Reports any signs of abuse to the nursing staff* Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe).* Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged.* Assures proper storage of equipment.* Recognizes emergency situations and notifies staff* Notifies RN/LPN of any changes seen in patient's condition* Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department.* Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing.* Maintains CPR certification* Demonstrates cost-effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies; performing other division-specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resources.* Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills.* Ability to communicate using telephones, computer systems.* Answers telephone promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department. Receives and sends messages in an accurate and timely fashion.* Communicates with the patients, family, and members of the healthcare team in a concise, tactful and considerate manner. Must represent the hospital in a professional courteous manner, while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communications.Other Duties* Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.