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Provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined/delegated by a licensed nurse or Practitioner. Assists with tasks necessary for the general organization of the ED Dept., being flexible meeting patient and/or unit needs.
Canton-Potsdam Hospital is a warm and caring not-for-profit community healthcare facility that's certified for 94 beds. Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare services to the community. Within our welcoming walls, you'll find a wide array of core programs in emergency medicine, acute care, hospitalist medicine, and critical care. But that's just the beginning. We're not just a hospital; we're a beacon of health and wellness in the North Country. We proudly offer outpatient health services in Brasher Falls, Canton, Colton, Gouverneur, Massena, Norfolk, and Potsdam, NY.
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Canton-Potsdam Hospital
DEPARTMENT: ED
SCHEDULE: 12-hour shifts, Variable. Flexible hours. Requires weekend commitment 2 weekends of every 4-week posted schedule
ATTRIBUTES
High School Diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree preferred
EKG certification preferred (can be trained on the job)
Medical terminology preferred
BLS required
Safe Patient Handling training (can be obtained on the job required within one month of hire)
EKG experience preferred
Trained in vital signs and mobilizing patients
Phlebotomy experience preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct patient care and indirect activities to facilitate smooth running ED
Provide safe and competent care of patients, to include ambulation, transferring or lifting of patients
Take patient vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pain level
Document vital signs and EKG information in the EMR
Assist with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients within the Hospital
Order/rotate stock in ED ensuring products are not overstocked or expired; restock ER rooms
Provide CPR during emergency “code” situations
Perform EKG’s on ED patients as ordered by Practitioner
Perform blood collection procedures by venipuncture
UNION:
1199-721 - LPN & Technical (CPH)
Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$20.58 - $29.38
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
