This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. Under close supervision of a licensed nurse, provides basic and intermediate nursing care for assigned group of patients based on competence. • General Nursing Units care for patients from age 18 years to maturity. Unit specific variation may apply. • Special Care Areas care for patients 18 years through adult with high-risk conditions. • Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery care includes patients who have a pregnancy related condition. • Nursery care includes care for the newborn until discharge. • Endoscopy Unit cares for patients 18 years and older. • Emergency Department provides care to patients of all ages. • Behavioral Health/Gero-Psych Unit provides care for patients 17 years and older requiring psychiatric care. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. General Functions:  Assists other nursing personnel in patient care.  Reports identified unusual patient conditions/reactions to licensed staff.  Makes rounds with oncoming shift.  Completes Audits, as assigned.  Enter Charges, as needed.  Completes errands as directed.  Performs functions that may be delegated by the licensed professional nurse (when appropriate)  Measures and applies TED hose and SCD stockings.  Performs oral suctioning with a tonsil-tip suction device.  Collects urine (clean catch), and stool specimens.  Collects sputum sample (not by suction).  Performs intermittent urethral catheterization and urine specimen collection.  Inserts and discontinues indwelling catheters; collects sterile specimens when ordered  Performs blood glucose monitoring at the bedside.  Applies pulse oximeter probe and records readings.  Assists with set up (not application) of wall or tank oxygen therapy.  Performs site care to established PEG or tracheostomy sites.  Empties colostomy or ileostomy bags.  Performs venipuncture for lab specimen testing.  Discontinues peripheral IV catheters.  Utilizes orthopedic appliances to include but not limited to braces, CPM machine, crutches, and walkers.  Sets-up/takes down traction.  Exhibits compassionate care and service excellence and demonstrates Studer Principles and “must haves”  Facilitates patient movement through the facility, proactively supporting timely admissions, discharges and transfers  Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively  Maintains safe environment  Addresses patient population-specific needs  Participates in Performance Improvement activities MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent. PREFERRED EDUCATION: MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year hospital experience REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of a current state or national nurse’s aide certification or a certification as a phlebotomist, medical technician, patient care technician, medical assistant, EKG tech or in another related field. PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): C.N.A., M.A., P.C.T., E.K.G., E.M.T. or Phlebotomist Certification required. BLS required within 10 days of hire or transfer into unit. #LI-SC1