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Department:ICE | EMSL Clinical Decision Unit OP C
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Required:
GED or formal educational equivalent, Baccalaureate Degree
Successful completion of patient care technician course within 3 months of hire
Certification as a nursing assistant or military corpsman
Preferred:
Patient care experience in acute care setting desired
CPR Certification (BCLS) within 3 months of employment
Responsibilities:
Provides Care in an Efficient Effective Manner; Organizes own workload to ensure completion during shift, in coordination with R.N. and other team members;
Seeks assistance from appropriate staff when necessary; Utilizes down (unproductive) time toward patient and unit activities;
Accepts constructive feedback from peers/team members and takes corrective action when needed; Obtains patient report as per unit policy and has on-going communication with R.N. regarding patient care/changes in condition;
Informs nurse of patient requests or complaints; Performs other duties as defined by unit check list as delegated by R.N./CDF/CSM;
Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients; Transports patients to other areas of the hospital as directed. Carries out the Plan of Care for Patient using a Multidisciplinary Approach as Delegated by Team Leader;
Communicates effectively with other team members to facilitate patient care; Verbalizes understanding of patient's plan of care; Accepts directions from R.N.s and team members;
Follows through on delegated patient care activities.
Other duties as assigned
Additional Information:
Constant Physical Activity:
Hear, Read, Concentrate, Think Analytically,
Frequent Physical Activity:
Stand
Occasional Physical Activity:
Bend, sit, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead
Lift/Carry Weight: 11 - 25 Lbs. or more
Push/Pull Weight: 100 Lbs. or more
Physical Environment: Inside medical Facility
Noise Level: Moderate
Visual Requirements: Color discrimination, Depth perception, Far visual acuity
Near visual acuity
Hazards:
Biological, Dust, Fumes/Gases/Odors, Radiation, Sharp objects/tools
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Recruitment Contact Information:
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.