ScionHealth Caregiver PositionAt ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking.
Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.Job SummaryAs supervised and delegated by a Registered Nurse, provides direct patient care in the clinical setting.Essential FunctionsInteracts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignityIdentifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their familiesEffectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomesProvides direct patient care, consults with nursing staff/providers as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient careAbility to adequately assess and reassess painUtilizes appropriate pain management techniquesEducates the patient and family regarding pain managementDemonstrates knowledge of lab requirements, requisitionsCollects a baseline summary of a patient's medical to include, check and record a patient's body temperature, pulse, respiration weight and blood pressureMaintains accurate and continued documentation appropriately for all assessments, treatments, and evaluations performedDocumentation meets current standards and policiesDecisions made reflect knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/surgical conditions, care required and good judgmentDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over patient life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population servedAble to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient groupApply principles of sterile techniques and infection control proceduresFollows the six (6) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errorsMaintains current knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical conditionAssists with establishment of plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient according to his or her capabilities and desiresIdentifies and documents goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluationAssists other nursing staff with the delivery of nursing careConsults other providers as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activitiesCoordinate patient services with referring physician / facilityPerforms other reasonably related job duties as assigned or requested, within scope of practiceKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsRequirements will include successful completion of orientation checklist and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific area of workAble to maintain a high awareness of patient satisfaction and teamworkAttention to detailAbility to respond to and cope with emergency situations professionally and calmlyAdaptable to performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and taking appropriate actionMust be flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverageBasic computer knowledge; become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systemsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervisionDemonstrates proficient time management skillsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAdditional languages preferredQualificationsEducationGraduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nursesLicenses/CertificationsLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse LicenseBLS Certification requiredIntravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferredACLS may be required in certain care areasExperienceSome experience preferred