Mobility Tech, NA I, IMC and ICU, Days

Overview

Position Highlights:

• Shift Schedule: Full Time, Days (7a-7p)
• Department: Will float between the Intermediate Care unit and ICU 
• Location:  Wilkes Medical Center

JOB SUMMARY: Provides assistance to the nursing staff and the physical therapist by rendering exercise, transfer or ambulation treatments to accomplish the plan of care. Provides direct and indirect care following physician and nursing orders to achieve the highest standards of age/developmental specific care. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a North Carolina state approved Nurse Aide I course. MUST HAVE MOBILITY TECH EXPERIENCE

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Listed with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service Regulation Nurse Aide I Registry. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1. Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, pre- and post-operative care. 

2. Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic physical environment (i.e., hallways, utility rooms, par stock, kitchen, etc.) and minimizes risk of injury by promoting fall precautions, use of call bell, side rails, and other safety precautions, including the use of appropriate lift equipment environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility. 

3. Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information. 

4. Performs special procedures correctly under the direction of Registered Nurse (RN). 

5. Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner. 

6. Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for professional growth and development. 

7. Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served. 

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Contact with patients and family members under wide variety of circumstances Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases Occasional exposure to radiation hazards Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals Subject to many interruptions Occasionally subject to irregular hours Uses personal protective equipment