Follows established policies, procedures and standards of care in all areas of practice.
Facilitates the coordination patient flow, assists health care team, and independently performs duties.
Plans, organizes, and prioritizes daily activities and multiple tasks.
Demonstrates familiarity with ED specific protocols and equipment.
Gives and receives shift report.
Direct Patient Care Activities:
Provides wound care
Cleanses and irrigates wounds using aseptic technique
Applies simple and complex dressings appropriate to type of wound, including application of ointments (Neosporin, Silvadene) and impregnated dressings (Xeroform, Duoderm).
Applies Steri-strips as directed
Performs suture removal
Assists with splinting and orthopedic devices
Assists with positioning/immobilization of patients to enable casting
Applies splinting/orthopedic devices (soft cervical collar, metal and plastic splints, wrist brace, sling, aircast, elastic bandage, knee and shoulder immobilizers, cast shoe, posterior mold, plaster cast)
Instructs assistive devices and ensures patient competency in crutch walking, cane usage
Performs ECGs
Performs Stat, chest pain, ECGs within 10 minutes
Accurately enters patient data for procedure
Ensures order entry into Powerchart
Retrieves previous ECGs for comparison
Presents ECGs to ED Attending for review and documents activity
Transmits data every two hours
Performs phlebotomy in addition to specimen collection (urine, stool, sputum)
Labels and processes specimens according to established protocols and policies
Performs bedside waived testing procedures and maintains annual competency
Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge process
Prepares patient and room for MD or RN assessment, evaluation, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (work may require lifting and positioning of patients)
Obtains vital signs and routinely reassess vital signs
Applies cardiac monitor/pulse oximetry
Prepares oxygen, suction equipment, and other respiratory aids
Collects and records intake and output
Administers and assists with direct patient care and patient hygiene activities
Makes rounds of patients and anticipates their needs
Answers patient's call lights promptly
Applies comfort and safety measures
Transports and/or retrieves patients, specimens, equipment and/or supply as needed, including to front door on discharge.
Documents on medical record all patient care provided, including charge voucher
Removes fixed rings using ring cutter and ensures identity and possession of patient belongings
Performs CPR
Performs morgue care
Indirect Patient Care Activities:
Completes all necessary duties to ensure a clean, safe, attractive work environment
Cleans, organizes, and prepares patient rooms; notifies appropriate personnel for mopping, garbage disposal
Maintains stock of patient care items according to standards, orders accordingly in Powerchart
Cleans and prepares for processing of equipment requiring sterilization
Returns sterilized equipment to proper location and stores excess equipment
Utilizes and updates online patient and bed tracking systems
Performs tasks and activities as delegated by the RN or MD to facilitate patient care and the efficient operations of the Emergency Department.
Participates in Emergency Preparedness procedures
Required:
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Previous patient care experience required with demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
CPR certification from American Heart Association
Preferred:
Phlebotomy and ECG skills preferred.
Strong customer service orientation and ability to work in a fast-paced environment desired.
College degree or interest in health care field preferred.
EMT-B certification helpful.
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Additional Information
The Emergency Department Assistant (EDA) functions in an assistive role to the Registered Professional Nurse, in provision of direct and indirect patient care activities in the Emergency Department.
The EDA functions as a member of the ED multidisciplinary team under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse and ED Physician.
The Emergency Department Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
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