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Posted Job Title

Wards Nursing Assistant- Part Time

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description

This position will assist the Wards Department at Ryan Hospital with stocking, ordering, patient restraint and patient care.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Responsibilities

• Stocking supplies

• Cleaning

• Cage set up/breakdown

• Make heparinized flushes

• Laundry

• Cleaning medical equipment (alcohol wipes only; no Rescue)

• Pharmacy, clinical lab runs

• Walking patients in appropriate areas , double-leashed

• Proper labeling and transport of deceased patients to appropriate cooler

• Patient restraint

• Proper handling and running of Nova samples, PCV/TP, blood smears, glucometer, and Idexx tests. Bloodwork must always be checked with a nurse after being analyzed.

• Prime fluid bags on a cassette. Cannot set up fluid pumps.

• Anticipate nurses needs . This includes setting up for an IV catheter, blocked cat set up. Talk with the nurse on duty about their expectations.

• Assist nurses with patients triaged to the treatment area that need immediate care.

• Assist with discharge of outpatients once properly trained .

• ANY changes/abnormalities/questions on patient status must be brought to attention of nurse .

• Advanced Job esponsibilities include:

• Level 1 responsibilities

• Room organization

• Some supervised medical treatments on stable patients only

• Assist nurses with unstable patients

• May need to work in any of the 24/7 nursing areas during busy times. (ES, ICU, Wards)

• Become familiar with normal and abnormal physical parameters including mucous membranes, capillary refill time, pulses, heart rate, respiratory rate and effort, and lung sounds

• Feel comfortable with all monitoring equipment including normal results for the pulse oximeter, ECG set up, doppler/Cardell.

• Focus on anticipating nurse’s needs . This includes setting up for an IV catheter, blocked cat set up, fluid bag set up, etc …

• All treatments/findings must be checked and approved by nurse on duty.

• May perform treatments on stable patients under direct nurse supervision:

• TPR, ECG, Doppler, connect/disconnect IVF

• Prime IVF bags (cannot start infusions)

• No medication administration

Qualifications

A High School Diploma and 1-2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a veterinary setting and experience with patient restraint is required . Candidates should also have experience working with difficult to handle patients , the proven ability to multitask and to follow directions. In addition, candidates should also have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, kneel, bend, reach for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to lift >25 pounds with minimal assistance .

Hours

Weekends Overnight and Midshift Weekdays. (30% shift differential applies)

Department / School

School of Veterinary Medicine

Pay Range

$7.25 - $18.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

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