Essential Values-Based, Leadership and Management Competencies:
Demonstrates competencies in line with the five core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the Mission of Artesia General Hospital
- Mission: Our mission at Artesia General Hospital is to provide high-quality healthcare to our community and the surrounding areas.
- Vision: To transform healthcare in our communities through innovation, engagement, and quality, while building a healthier tomorrow for generations to come.
- Values: Our values are covered in SERVICE
- Servant Leadership
- Excellence
- Respect
- Virtuousness
- Innovation
- Community
- Education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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- Obtain and document patient vitals.
- Perform bedside testing.
- Perform basic nursing procedures such as oral care, perineal/foley care, non-sterile soaks, or thermal applications.
- Ensure cleanliness of office and examination rooms.
- Clean and store equipment.
- Maintain supply inventory and re-stock as required.
- Perform basic clerical duties as needed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- As assigned.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:
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- Knowledge of basic nursing and patient care.
AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.
Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.
ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.
Qualifications
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education – High school diploma or equivalent; plus specialized, short-term training in basic patient care.
- Work Experience – clinic setting preferred.
- Training – Formal nursing assistant and/or medical assistant training required.
- License/Certification – Certification in Nurse Assisting or Certification in Medical Assisting preferred.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Specialized short-term training in basic patient care
- Formal nursing assistant and/or medical assistant training
- Knowledge of basic nursing and patient care
- Certification in Nurse Assisting or Certification in Medical Assisting
- Clinic setting work experience
What We Do
Artesia General Hospital is a nonprofit general medical and surgical facility providing advanced, compassionate healthcare services including primary care, emergency care, surgery, orthopedics, and behavioral health to communities in Artesia, Carlsbad, and Roswell, NM.
