Summary:
Provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living (bathing, grooming, dressing, hygiene, feeding) under the direction of a licensed nurse. Answers call lights promptly. Keeps nurse informed of changes in patient physical or mental status. Documents all care provided.

Position Responsibilities:
Promotes the dignity and independence of the resident /patient by supporting the STAR values and assisting with toileting programs, restorative therapy programs, fine dining and other patient activities. Keeps patient/ resident care areas clean and clutter free. Adheres to the Virtua Star Standards of Performance and DOH standards as defined in nursing policy and procedure.

Adheres to the SAFE policy and other standard operating procedures that promote the safety of the resident. Utilizes the STOP and WATCH program reporting all changes in patient/resident condition and unsafe conditions to the nurse.
Practices universal precautions and adheres to facility policy with regard to spread of infections.

Maintains department level competencies and participates in performance improvement initiatives and nursing department goals as defined.

With documented competency, may assist nurse with obtaining vital signs and weights.

Position Qualifications Required
Experience Required:

Required Education:
High School Diploma or GED/graduate of accredited nursing assistant program.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Current NJ Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

24 hours/week, 7p-7a

Role Statement:
Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Job Essentials:
- Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
- Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
- Effectively manages rapidly changing situations.
- Participates in clinical decision-making.
- Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
- Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
- Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
- Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
- Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
- Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Educational Requirements, Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have valid NJ RN License. Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards. Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through on-going education, journals, etc. Must have strong communication skills. Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.

Work Schedule: 1 weekend per month, Saturday and Sunday, 2nd shift

Summary:
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, continuously monitors and interprets ECG Monitors. Documents on all necessary records the rhythm interpretation and any changes or pertinent information. Communicates with and supports the healthcare team, patients and/or family or significant other(s).

Position Responsibilities:
Continuously observes and interprets ECG monitors. Includes the following:
Identifies and responds appropriately by communicating changes in patient¿s ECG to the RN. Notifies nursing staff of any technical monitor problems;

Documents calculations and interpretation on required forms;

Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles, especially when processing and working with the equipment;

Records information required on all forms in the department as needed;

Assists with orientation of healthcare team, performance improvement activities, and maintains departmental competencies.


Position Qualifications Required
Experience Required:
3-6 months previous experience preferred.

Required Education:
High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED) required.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Must be capable of successfully completing Basic Dysrhythmia course and passing the test for Telemetry Technicians.

24hours in a 6 week schedule, 8 or 12 on a weekend shift (Weekend starts on Saturday 6:45am) -2 “Special Days” per year (Mother’s Day, Day after, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Day Before or After Christmas, Easter.

Role Statement:
Responsible for assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care through outcome identification and evidence-based practice. As an integral member of the health care team, coordinates patient care and communicates and collaborates extensively with the other members of the healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Job Essentials:
- Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
- Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
- Effectively manages rapidly changing situations.
- Participates in clinical decision-making.
- Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
- Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
- Demonstrates standard precautions and patient safety principles in practice.
- Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
- Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
- Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Educational Requirements, Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have valid NJ RN License. Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards. Perfects skills and stays abreast of current nursing practice through on-going education, journals, etc. Must have strong communication skills. Must be able to coordinate efforts of a team of care providers.