Co-Op Student-7 North

POSITION SUMMARY: Cooperative student position assisting with the delivery of direct, non-licensed patient care in accordance with established methods and procedures, under the supervision and guidance of the Registered Nurse.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

Environment Management 

• Completes cleaning tasks utilizing OSHA standards. Performs maintenance and/or inventory of equipment according to unit/department standards.
• Practices standard precautions while handling contaminated items.
• Maintains unit order and efficiency.
• Maintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas.
• Maintains safe work environment.

Supply Management/Clerical 

• Stock supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department.
• Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment practices.
• Distributes supplies to appropriate areas according to unit/department standards.
• Demonstrates computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities.

Patient Care/Safety 

• Documents accurately and timely, according to unit/department standards.
• Reports promptly unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions related to patient care to the responsible person(s).
• Assist patients with personal hygiene needs and/or provide activities of daily living, comfort measures including changing linen, providing safe environment for mobility and ambulation, and maintaining a clean and orderly patient environment. 
• Safely assist in mobilizing, turning, and positioning of patients; including use of various assistive devices and observe use of or assist hospital staff with mechanical lifts (will not operate mechanical lift independently).
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members and staff.
• Functions as a patient advocate by resolving patient/family concerns through appropriate actions.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Answer patient call lights independently, promptly, and to the patient’s satisfaction; referring patient concerns to the RN or Nurse Manager. 
• Provides diversionary activities for patients.
• Demonstrate proper responses to emergency situations.

Code of Conduct/Professionalism 

• Identifies learning needs and seeks available resources and opportunities.
• Completes assigned tasks within designated shift.
• Responds promptly to requests for assistance.
• Respects patient rights and maintains strict confidentiality. 
• Communicates clearly, concisely and appropriately (verbal/written communications).
• Assumes personal responsibility for attendance to maintain unit/department function and uphold expectations of the student’s school’s policies.
• Demonstrates concern and respect for others thoughts and feelings and handles conflicts in a positive manner.
• Able to prioritize continually

Clinical Skills 

• Maintains clinical skills necessary to perform duty/job.
• Demonstrates competency with procedures based on unit population and/or age-specific needs.
• Obtains and accurately documents all required patient information; reporting changes and abnormal findings to the RN in a timely fashion.
• Participates in achieving institution wide and unit based quality outcomes.
• Performs duty/job with appropriate level of independence.
• Performs duty/job with accuracy and efficiency.
• Accepts accountability, as an individual and as a team member for all services provided.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:

• Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Acceptance into the designated school’s Health Sciences Program and successful completion of job interview.