Job Summary
The role involves supporting the Registered Nurse in delivering direct patient care, attending to daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring precise documentation. The position demands effective communication regarding patient status changes, adherence to discharge and home-care protocols, and timely completion of all assigned responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Assist in providing direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Support patients with daily living activities and monitor vital signs.
- Record intake and output measurements accurately.
- Document patient care activities and observations meticulously.
- Communicate any changes in patient conditions to the nursing staff.
- Reinforce instructions for discharge and home-care to patients.
- Complete assigned tasks in accordance with established timeframes.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- One year of experience as a clinical technician or equivalent acute-care experience, or successful completion of an acute-care clinical rotation from an accredited nursing program.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is necessary or must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
- Proficiency in English communication is essential.
- Able to lift a minimum of 3 pounds.
Inova Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
