About The Role

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The Newborn Nursey Assistant is responsible for basic patient care, under the supervision of an RN or LVN, in the newborn nursey and Family Care unit

Reports to

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to

Provide mother to be care as well as nursing care for pregnancy and medical surgical patients and newborns
Assist with newborn hearing screenings and procedures
Maintain inventory of equipment, supplies, and data entry and collection
Perform EKGs to report changes in patient conditions
All other assigned duties related to assistance in the Newborn Nursery

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required.
+6 months prior experience working in patient care

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire into the role
Completion of Nurse Aide certification. PCA, or PCT certification will be accepted in lieu

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Effective communicator; Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English
Basic computer skills required
Able to adapt and respond appropriately to emergency situations
Ability to learn and facilitate operation of special equipment
Knowledge of techniques for assisting and handling patients

Physical Capabilities

Should have good physical stamina, be able to be on feet most of the day, and be fairly strong and energetic. Work frequently requires much walking, standing, carrying, talking, hearing and listening.

Environmental Working Conditions

Works inside and under normal temperate conditions with adequate light, in a well-ventilated, clean area. Some areas are limited in space, and some test areas may be warm. Usually works around others, may expect some moderate noise. Frequently works with biologic or infectious agents and may be exposed to communicable diseases. May come in contact with irritating chemicals or sprays.

JOB SUMMARY

The Patient Care Assistant will perform tasks which involve specified services for patients delegated by the Licensed Nurse and are in alignment with the PCA TPP. Blood draws and foley discontinuation completion documentation must be maintained annually to continue receiving differential. Has a working knowledge of organizational and nursing policies.

REPORTS TO

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Clinical Standards

Quality Patient Care- Provide quality patient care adhering to safety

practices and proper clinical documentation. Quickly adjusts to
quality initiatives and change. Contributes to the success of the
nursing and unit specific strategic plans.

Reporting Documentation
Hospital Wide Quality Metrics

o Inpatient Satisfaction “Likelihood to Recommend" (Non-nursing
department use house wide score; Nursing units use
department specific score)
o NRC: Ambulatory Surgery - Departments use specific results

(OPS, GI, Cath, and IR)

o NRC: Individual Department results

Quality Measurement: Did staff wash their hands?
Stewardship- Cost Center actual expenses in comparison to flex

budget

Delegation- Makes licensed and unlicensed assignments according

to the Nurse Practice Act and UMC Policies

Identification of Problems, Issues and Trends- Analyzes actual or

potential barriers to help identify problems, issues and trends

Patient Flow- Manages patient flow for maximum efficiency and

notifies internal resources of changes
II. Professional Growth & Development

Staff Meeting Attendance
Development of Nursing Profession

III. Patient Safety and Quality Outcomes (NDNQI quality data – Units that do not monitor specific indicators will use the hospital wide scoring for the year)

Falls with Injury
Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcer
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)
Central Line Associated Blood Stream Infection (CLABSI)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A nurse aide or certified nurse aide who has completed the patient care assistant course at University Medical Center or a patient care technician (PCT) who has completed the national PCT course and is certified.

REQUIRED LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS

Nurse Aide Certification preferred; PCT certification required if applicant is external and directly applying for a PCA position.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Age specific knowledge is required when needed for appropriate patient care.

INTERACTION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS

This position requires close interaction with other ancillary departments in order to facilitate a quality multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

Work is of medium demand. Standing, walking most of the time on duty. Lifting and pushing patients, carts and wheelchairs. Good tactile sensations necessary for checking patients. Talking and hearing to converse with patients staff members. Near visual acuity for reading of gauges and thermometers and for recording on patients' charts.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

Works inside. Hours of duty may be irregular with covering various shifts. Exposure to blood borne pathogens is of high risk.

DIRECT REPORTS

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*