| Location | NM |
Job Summary:
Under the direction of a RN/LPN or practitioner performs basic patient care activities.
Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies:
Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital
Mission: Our mission at Artesia General Hospital is to provide high-quality healthcare to our community and the surrounding areas.
Vision: To transform healthcare in our communities through innovation, engagement, and quality, while building a healthier tomorrow for generations to come.
Values: Our values are covered in SERVICE
Servant Leadership Excellence Respect Virtuousness Innovation Community Education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Obtain and document patient vitals. • Perform bedside testing. • Perform basic nursing procedures such as oral care, perineal/foley care, non-sterile soaks, or thermal applications. • Ensure cleanliness of office and examination rooms. • Clean and store equipment. • Maintain supply inventory and re-stock as required. • Perform basic clerical duties as needed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of basic nursing and patient care.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management:
Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety:
Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - High school diploma or equivalent; plus specialized, short-term training in basic patient care.
Work Experience - clinic setting preferred.
Training - Formal nursing assistant and/or medical assistant training required.
License/Certification - Certification in Nurse Assisting or Certification in Medical Assisting preferred.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - High school diploma or equivalent; plus specialized, short-term training in basic patient care.
Work Experience - clinic setting preferred.
Training - Formal nursing assistant and/or medical assistant training required.
License/Certification - Certification in Nurse Assisting or Certification in Medical Assisting preferred.