Essential Functions:

• Actively engages with patients providing introduction of self and others involved in patient’s care. Communicates effectively with other staff and family.
• Assess clients’ needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their goals. Develop plans to improve their clients’ well-being.
• Positively impacts the patient experience at Nevada Regional Medical Center through enhanced clear, respectful, and effective communication skills, assisting the nurse in managing pain and other patient care needs.
• Provides accurate documentation of patient information in the electronic medical record.
• Help coordinate mental health care services.
• Respond to crisis situations such as child abuse.
• Escort patients and assist in the patient assessment.

Skills Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels.
• Ability to identify those who need help.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical equations.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to distressed patients, families or visitors.
• Possible exposure to inside environmental conditions.

Physical Demands:

• Requires standing, sitting or walking for up to 12 hours or longer per day.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Requirements:

• CPR within 90 days of employment, renewed bi-annually.
• GED, High school Diploma or relevant training/experience.
• Maintain home telephone and adhere to the NRMC dress code.

Preferred Requirements:

• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience in hospital or long-term setting.