Job Summary
This position involves providing direct patient support under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, focusing on essential daily care activities and ensuring safe, effective communication of patient conditions.
Responsibilities
- Assist with various aspects of patient care, including activities of daily living.
- Monitor and record vital signs, as well as intake and output measurements.
- Accurately document all aspects of patient care provided.
- Help reinforce instructions related to discharge and home-care to patients.
- Report any changes in patient conditions to the supervising Registered Nurse promptly.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least one year of experience as a clinical technician or in a related acute-care role, or completion of an acute-care clinical rotation in a recognized nursing program.
- Certification in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association is mandatory, or to be obtained within 90 days of employment.
- Effective communication skills in English are essential.
- Candidates should be able to lift a minimum of 3 pounds.
Inova 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.
