Assistant-Patient Care PRN II

Job ID:

43854

Job Category:

Nursing Support & Patient Care

Work Type:

PRN

Work Schedule:

Nights

Department:

Nursing Office

Facility:

BMH NEA Hospital

Location:

Jonesboro, AR

Overview

Job Summary

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Population Served

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
  
• Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
  
• Provides for patient safety.
  
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
  
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Education

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Skill inmunicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Training

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Computer literacy.

Licensure

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired BLS within 14 days of hire.

ing Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively rmend such to manager.

ing Relationships

YesNo Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary

Very light energy level

Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light

Moderate energy level

Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium

High energy level

Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +

• 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
  Heavy
  Very high energy level
  Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
  Functional Demands Rating
  SedentaryLightMediumHeavy Activity Level Throughout Workday
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Sitting
  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Standing
  Continuous
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Walking
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Carry objects
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Push/Pull
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Twisting
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Bending
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Reaching Forward
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Reaching Overhead
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Squat/Kneel/Crawl
  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Wrist position deviation
  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Pinching/fine motor activities
  Frequent
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion
  Occasional
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Taste or smell
  Physical Activity Requirements
• Talk or hear
  Continuous
  Sensory Requirements
  Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Yes
  Accurate
  Accurate
  Environmental Requirements
• Blood-Borne Pathogens
  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Chemical
  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Airborne Communicable Diseases
  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Extreme Temperatures
  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Radiation
  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Extreme Noise Levels
  Not Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Dust/Particular Matter
  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements
• Other