ER Asst - Full Time Night - Sunset Med Ctr

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.

- 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.

- Execute treatments such as urinary catheterizations, bladder irrigations and installations, suctioning procedures, throat irrigations.

- Initiate emergency procedures (including CPR) and provide emergency patient treatment.

- Perform waive testing, including but not limited to blood glucose, urine dip, and pregnancy testing.

- Assist physician in obtaining tissue specimens and biopsies.

- Records and Patient Information: Schedule, cancel or reschedule patient appointments, when necessary.

- Question patients regarding nature or illness and medical problems.

- Fill out laboratory, x-ray, diagnostic test requisitions or specialized test forms.

- Equipment and Instruments: Ensure equipment is available for procedures and examinations.

- Administrative and other: Train and orient new or less experienced personnel.

- Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed, such as EKGs.