Overview

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated bythe RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in patient careunit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff2. Monitors and records vital signs3. Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs4. Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output5. Obtains and records daily weight6. Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter7. Reports changes in patient’s status promptly to RN8. Performs as a sitter or patient care companion when needed9. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process10. Performs unit housekeeping needs.11. Delivers specimens, picks up medications and other items12. Acts as receptionist for unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policydependent on the need of unit13. Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel14. Updates assigned bed status15. Answers call lights and telephone16. Keeps patient environment clean, Performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, reports safetyissues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions17. Communicates with patient’s family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, andprofessional manner

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Required

prior experience preferred 

BLS Certification Required- through the American Heart Association

Prior Experience preferred

Good written and oral communication skills