OverviewnnSt. 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.nnResponsibilitiesnnPerforms a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated bynnthe RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in patient carennunit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.nnESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESnnProvides direct patient care as delegated by RN staffnnMonitors and records vital signsnnAssists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needsnnAccurately measures, records, and reports intake and outputnnObtains and records daily weightnnPerforms blood glucose testing using blood glucose meternnReports changes in patient’s status promptly to RNnnPerforms as a sitter or patient care companion when needednnAssists in the admission, transfer and discharge processnnPerforms unit housekeeping needs.nnDelivers specimens, picks up medications and other itemsnnActs as receptionist for unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policynndependent on the need of unitnnChecks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnelnnUpdates assigned bed statusnnAnswers call lights and telephonennKeeps patient environment clean, Performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, reports safetynnissues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautionsnnCommunicates with patient’s family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, andnnprofessional mannernnQualificationsnnHigh School Diploma or GED Requirednn1 yeaar of experiencennBLS Certification Required- through the American Heart AssociationnnPrior Experience preferrednnGood written and oral communication skillsnnPay Rangenn$12.33 - $16.95 /hournnWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.