·         Follows appropriate Code Blue notification procedures

·         Effectively prioritizes clinical interventions and care

·         Basic hygiene and nursing care such as:

                Feeding

                Bathing

                Oral care

                Positioning

               Ambulating

               Bed linen changes

·         Patient safety measures

·         Vital sign measurement.

·         Intake and Output.

·         Obtaining/transporting of specimens.

·         Feed patients with swallowing difficulties following individual guidelines and orders from speech therapist

·         Applies restraint devices, following all requirements for use of and documentation

·         Non-sterile dressings/binders.

·         Oral cavity suction.

·       Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use.

·       Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use.

·       Uses the following equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s operating instructions. Including, but not limited to:

          Blood pressure measurement devices

         Thermometers

         Scales

         Skin pressure relieving devices

         Application/management of traction, inmobilizers, CPM

         Pulse Oximetry

         Bedscales/ chairscales

·         Other duties as assigned.