Job Description:

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.



Summary:



As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct resident care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.



Responsibilities:



Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.Obtains and processes physician's orders in accordance with scope of practice.Monitors, documents, and communicates resident's status and reactions to interventions and reports findings to the physician as necessary.Delegates and oversees resident care and makes assignments to support staff.Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis.Assists residents with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.Performs treatments and administers medications in accordance with established policies and procedures.



Competencies:



ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, IMPLEMENTATION OF PLAN OF CARE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING - PATIENT CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR



Education and Certification Requirements:



Accredited Program (Required)AHCA Background Screening (AHCA) - State of Florida (FL), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Licensed Practical Nurse (PN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)



Additional Job Information:



Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: 1 year of nursing experience Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Practical or Vocational Nursing program



Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%


• Climbing = 0%


• Keyboard Entry = 80%


• Kneeling = 60%


• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Reaching = 80%


• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%


• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%


• Running = 40%


• Sitting = 60%


• Squatting = 80%


• Standing = 80%


• Walking = 80%


• Audible Speech = 80%


• Hearing Acuity = 80%


• Smelling Acuity = 40%


• Taste Discrimination = 0%


• Depth Perception = 80%


• Distinguish Color = 80%


• Seeing - Far = 80%


• Seeing - Near = 80%


• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%


• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%


• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%


• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%


• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%


• Asbestos = 0%


• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%


• Dust = 60%


• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%


• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%


• Hazardous Medication = 60%


• Latex = 60%


• Computer Monitor = 80%


• Domestic Animals = 40%


• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%


• Fire Risk = 0%


• Hazardous Noise = 0%


• Heating Devices = 0%


• Hypoxia = 0%


• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%


• Magnetic Fields = 0%


• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%


• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%


• Potential Electric Shock = 0%


• Potential for Physical Assault = 60%


• Radiation = 0%


• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%


• Unprotected Heights = 0%


• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:



Days



Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.


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We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.


Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.


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