POSITION PURPOSE

This position provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADL's), provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of a registered nurse.

Under the supervision of the Inpatient Services Nursing Director or charge nurse when on duty, assists in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.

Under the supervision of the registered nurse provides continuous visualization monitoring the telemetry system for early detection of dysrhythmia and/or conduction abnormalities while at rest or engaged in activity and reports to registered nurse.

Further this position requires participation in quality assurance/improvement projects as needed and serves on hospital committees as designated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Graduate or GED equivalent from a department of education accredited program required.

2. Current State of Florida certification as a certified nursing assistant required.

3. Successful passing of HRMC monitor tech course within three months of hire.

4. American Heart Association BLS certification required.