The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also, select the age of the patient population served:
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
x Adolescents (13-17 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Not applicable to this position
This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work. Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role.
x Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
x General office environment.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
x May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
x May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be required to use physical restraints.
x May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
x May have periods of constant interruptions.
x Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
x Prolonged periods of working alone.
Not applicable to this position
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
This section addresses the physical demands and work position of the associate in the role. Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirements for each physical demand and work position below.
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) x
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) x
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) x
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
This section addresses the additional physical requirements/hazards on the associate in the role. Please identify ALL additional physical requirements/hazards.
Physical Requirements - Select if a physical requirement for this job.
x Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Maneuver weight of patients
x Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Not applicable to this position
Hazards - Select if a potential hazard for this job.
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
x Not applicable to this position