ER Asst - On Call - South Bay

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, performs routine patient care duties following all assignments given by the Registered Nurse in charge of Emergency Services. Assists in treatment rooms.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Completes documentation and functions as information source for patients when appropriate.

• Responsible for adhering to all standards of nursing care and for promoting teamwork among co-workers.

• Patient Health Care: Instruct patients on general health and basic self care procedures.

• Review, explain and clarify physician orders with patient or parent.

• Instruct patients in use of home equipment.

• Administer patient first aid.

• Apply orthopedic appliances.

• Apply and remove dressings.

• Execute treatments such as urinary catheterizations, bladder irrigations and installations, suction...