SCOPE OF POSITION:

Provide general patient care following standardized procedures that do not require state licensure for Critical Care, under the direction of an RN, according to the assigned patient population. Primary patient procedures include ADL's, nutritional support, vital signs, phlebotomy. In addition to PCA duties, may be requested to watch monitors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of an RN, perform selected tasks and activities to obtain and report information to assist the nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient needs, treatment and response to treatment.