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*Description*

Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York — plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practice's locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,

Summary: Responsible for the assessment and basic management of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies under the supervision of on or off-line medical control. Assists with patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice under the direct supervision of the ED Registered Nurse.

1. Recognizes and reports appropriate data to the registered nurse.

2. Assists registered nurse and physicians with assessments, examinations, and treatment.

3. Provides general nursing care – positioning, lifting, turning, and assisting with ambulation.

4. Performs other duties as in-service, including crutch walking, dressing changes, and assisting physician with splint or cast application, application of ace bandages and strapping devices.

5. Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.

6. Assists patients from vehicle into wheelchair or onto gurney, as need dictates.

7. Takes and records temperature, pulse, BP and I&O

8. Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and within established standards.

9. Maintains and prepares rooms between patients and procedures.

10. Properly assists with preparation of equipment for procedures.

11. 25. Obtains IV supplies for registered nurse or physician as requested.

12. Monitors stock and restocks supplies as needed in the Emergency Department.

13. Transports patients and supplies to diagnostic departments, nursing units.

14. Prepares patients for meals and assists as necessary.

15. Participates in continuing education and departmental in-service meetings.

16. Maintains policies and procedures established by the department.

17. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for ongoing education.

18. Documents in record, procedures performed, and care given.

19. Obtains patient specimens.

20. Performs phlebotomy and EKGs.

21. Performs Quality Control (QC) on spec meter.

22. Cleans supplies and instruments per procedure guidelines.

23. Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.

24. Operates equipment safely and correctly.

25. Maintains a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, hospital staffs.

26. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

*Requirements:*

*· High school diploma or equivalent.*

*· 1 year of experience in acute care (nursing home or Hospital environment)*

Highly Desirable:

• EMT experience

• BLS Certification.

• EMT- License

• Medical terminology.Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Sharon Hospital

Org Unit: 971

Department: Emergency Department

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.60 - $33.48 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.