Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). State Nursing Assistant Certification required as well as completion of one of the following training programs: hospital based program, community college, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Corpsmen or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of recent, direct patient care experience in an acute care facility or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to utilize universal safety precautions and to act appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.Provides the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.
• Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors and other healthcare team members to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality of patient care.

Patient Safety

• Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.