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Required Skills

Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 

Performs and documents nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients as directed by the registered nurse. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides hygiene and comfort measures, assuring privacy and preventing undue exposure.
• Provides or assists patient with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, etc.
• Assures that linens are dry, wrinkle free and that patient is comfortable.
• Provides handwashing opportunity before and after meals, toileting, etc.

Activity:

• Assists with patient’s activities including ambulation, chair, dangling and repositioning; uses proper body mechanics, positioning techniques, and assistive devices.

Nutrition:

• Serves and collects food trays and nourishments. Records percentage of diet intake.
• Feeds or assists patients as necessary. Records intake. Reports deviations from normal.
• Clears IV and Tube Feeding Pumps at end of each shift and documents appropriately.

Elimination:

• Provides bed pan/urinal. Performs perineal care.
• Performs bladder catheter care and discontinues bladder catheter as directed.
• Performs ostomy care (ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy) including application of appropriate appliances.
• Records output. Reports deviations from normal.

Other related needs:

• Assists with post-mortem care.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Promptly responds to patient call light or requests (usually in less than ten minutes).

Performs and documents monitoring procedures; observes and reports the patient response. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Obtains vital signs (B/P and TPR).
• Obtains weight in kg (standing, chair or bed scale) and reports deviation from previous weight.
• Empties drainage collection devices.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance.

Performs therapeutic measures/procedure, observes and reports changes, deviations from normal. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Application of heat; i.e., K-pad.
• Application of cold; i.e., ice bags, sponge baths.
• Therapeutic baths, i.e., Sitz, Aveeno.
• Obtains routine non-sterile specimens.
• Assists with patient preparation for surgical, therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.
• Oxygen therapy (sets up/maintains/discontinues) as directed.
• Applies nonsterile dressing as directed.
• Discontinues peripheral IV as directed.
• Performs oral pharyngeal suctioning.
• Preps skin and applies telemetry patches.
• Records all interventions; observes and reports the patient response, changes, and/or deviations from normal parameters.

Maintains safety and security of patient/family/self/others, observing safety precautions and promoting a sense of security and well being. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts purposeful hourly rounding as a team member, inquiring of the four P’s (Pain, Potty, Possessions and Positioning).
• Follows standard precautions. Always washes hands between patients.
• Reports equipment malfunctions.
• Assists in keeping patient rooms/corridors free of clutter. Cleans fluid spills.
• Uses proper body mechanics in moving, transferring and transporting patients.
• Positions side rails appropriate to the patient’s condition.
• Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed.
• Interacts with patients/visitors/others in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Fully explains procedures to patients/families prior to performing.
• Assures patient privacy/rights/confidentiality.
• Recognizes and reports patient concerns; offers constructive solutions.

Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.
•  
• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.
•  
• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.
•  
• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.
•  

Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to, the following:

• Skilled in computer messaging, obtaining results.
• Completes assigned aspects of unit inventory management.
• Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
• Supports efforts to reduce costs.
• Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains cleanliness of unit, service area and equipment.
• Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team.
• Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
• Accepts responsibility for accurate and timely completion of tasks as assigned.
• Adheres to MHS Behavioral Standards.
• Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from Pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or deliver directly to appropriate licensed staff.

Performs additional unit specific tasks/care elements for which they have received specific instruction and demonstrated competence.

Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 

Performs and documents nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients as directed by the registered nurse. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides hygiene and comfort measures, assuring privacy and preventing undue exposure.
• Provides or assists patient with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, etc.
• Assures that linens are dry, wrinkle free and that patient is comfortable.
• Provides handwashing opportunity before and after meals, toileting, etc.

Activity:

• Assists with patient’s activities including ambulation, chair, dangling and repositioning; uses proper body mechanics, positioning techniques, and assistive devices.

Nutrition:

• Serves and collects food trays and nourishments. Records percentage of diet intake.
• Feeds or assists patients as necessary. Records intake. Reports deviations from normal.
• Clears IV and Tube Feeding Pumps at end of each shift and documents appropriately.

Elimination:

• Provides bed pan/urinal. Performs perineal care.
• Performs bladder catheter care and discontinues bladder catheter as directed.
• Performs ostomy care (ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy) including application of appropriate appliances.
• Records output. Reports deviations from normal.

Other related needs:

• Assists with post-mortem care.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Promptly responds to patient call light or requests (usually in less than ten minutes).

Performs and documents monitoring procedures; observes and reports the patient response. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Obtains vital signs (B/P and TPR).
• Obtains weight in kg (standing, chair or bed scale) and reports deviation from previous weight.
• Empties drainage collection devices.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance.

Performs therapeutic measures/procedure, observes and reports changes, deviations from normal. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Application of heat; i.e., K-pad.
• Application of cold; i.e., ice bags, sponge baths.
• Therapeutic baths, i.e., Sitz, Aveeno.
• Obtains routine non-sterile specimens.
• Assists with patient preparation for surgical, therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.
• Oxygen therapy (sets up/maintains/discontinues) as directed.
• Applies nonsterile dressing as directed.
• Discontinues peripheral IV as directed.
• Performs oral pharyngeal suctioning.
• Preps skin and applies telemetry patches.
• Records all interventions; observes and reports the patient response, changes, and/or deviations from normal parameters.

Maintains safety and security of patient/family/self/others, observing safety precautions and promoting a sense of security and well being. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts purposeful hourly rounding as a team member, inquiring of the four P’s (Pain, Potty, Possessions and Positioning).
• Follows standard precautions. Always washes hands between patients.
• Reports equipment malfunctions.
• Assists in keeping patient rooms/corridors free of clutter. Cleans fluid spills.
• Uses proper body mechanics in moving, transferring and transporting patients.
• Positions side rails appropriate to the patient’s condition.
• Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed.
• Interacts with patients/visitors/others in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Fully explains procedures to patients/families prior to performing.
• Assures patient privacy/rights/confidentiality.
• Recognizes and reports patient concerns; offers constructive solutions.

Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.
•  
• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.
•  
• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.
•  
• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.
•  

Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to, the following:

• Skilled in computer messaging, obtaining results.
• Completes assigned aspects of unit inventory management.
• Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
• Supports efforts to reduce costs.
• Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains cleanliness of unit, service area and equipment.
• Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team.
• Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
• Accepts responsibility for accurate and timely completion of tasks as assigned.
• Adheres to MHS Behavioral Standards.
• Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from Pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or deliver directly to appropriate licensed staff.

Performs additional unit specific tasks/care elements for which they have received specific instruction and demonstrated competence.

Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

1. Perform clerical duties necessary for patient registration into the Radiology information System.

1. Transport patient to and from the imaging procedure room. 

1. Provide patient assistance during the imaging exam process. 

1. Utilize proper infection control practice. 

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• • SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• • COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

1. Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees. 

1. Maintain a clean and safe work environment in area of assignment. 

1. Stock rooms. 

1. Fold linen. 

1. Assist imaging staff with inventory management. 

1. Take call as required. 

1. Manage phone calls. 

1. Under direction of the appropriately licensed staff, mix oral contrast per Radiologist approved protocol. 

1. Under the direction of the appropriately licensed staff, load the pressure injectors per Radiologist approved protocol. 

1. Performs other related work as required or requested. 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

• Perform clerical duties necessary for patient registration into the Radiology information System.
• Transport patient to and from the imaging procedure room.
• Provide patient assistance during the imaging exam process.
• Utilize proper infection control practice.
• Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in area of assignment.
• Stock rooms.
• Fold linen.
• Assist imaging staff with inventory management.
• Take call as required.
• Manage phone calls.
• Under direction of the appropriately licensed staff, mix oral contrast per Radiologist approved protocol.
• Under the direction of the appropriately licensed staff, load the pressure injectors per Radiologist approved protocol.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

1. Direct Clinical Services

• Provide emotional support, assessment and documentation, including IMCANS, of medical, social, behavioral, cognitive, and pharmaceutical risk factors, triage behavioral health issues, and identify the appropriate venue of care.
• Responsible for coordinating initial care entry across the continuum and closing the communication loop for any referrals made on behalf of clients/patients.
• Will serve as a single point of contact while assisting in coordination of referrals from outside agencies to assist in connecting clients to the most appropriate services. Participates in Psychiatric Response Team (PRT) On-Call Rotation, including after hours, conducting assessments for individuals presenting in crisis in office, telehealth, or Emergency room in catchment area and assist manager in ensuring coverage of open shifts as needed.
• Responsible for assessing barriers to care and identifying ways in which to address those barriers

• Develop initial comprehensive assessment data including clients presenting problems, mental status, relevant psychiatric, medical and developmental histories to make decisions regarding diagnosis (per DSM-V), treatment objectives and ongoing treatment plans and/or to provide information and make appropriate referrals to other treatment resources in the community.
• Implement crisis or pre-crisis intervention procedures with potentially suicidal, homicidal or severely disabled clients. Make appropriate referrals to consulting psychiatrists or inpatient psychiatric facilities to prevent further destabilization.
• Clarify priority problems, goals for change, and session limits according to agency policy to assist clients in developing appropriate expectations for treatment in relationship to the agency. Use a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment approaches and interventions to change targeted behaviors and stabilize adaptive behaviors with individuals, couples, and families.
• Provide 10 hours of billable services per week to clients
• Responsible for triaging behavioral health issues and must execute appropriate care recommendations based on symptoms.
• Interview collateral contacts, previous and current treatment professionals, and significant others, as needed, to further assess appropriate plan of care

Coordinate referrals to inpatient and outpatient levels of care for emergency psychiatric assessments

           2. Client Information System

• Establish appropriate professional files, including: comprehensive assessments, progress notes, treatment objectives and plans, previous treatment records, clients’ consent to current treatment and for exchange of information.
• Complete required administrative and legal paperwork (such as: voluntary and involuntary paperwork, , Acknowledgment of Voluntary Admission, Insurance Pre-Certifications, etc.).
• Collect necessary information for billing and fee collection.
• Provide necessary client information to other agencies or health care providers to coordinate services to identified clients
• Document assessments directly into the hospital EHR, where applicable, and ensure ED is provided with copies of all documentation when not able to enter directly into the client record.

1. Training Activities/Professional Growth

• Supervisor and employee mutually identify professional goals that will enhance job related skills.
• Meet with supervisor to complete mandatory monthly clinical supervision as required by the IL Department of Human Services.
• Participate in agency meetings, committees, and special projects to enhance professional expertise.
• Complete all mandatory education requirements by specified deadlines.
• Participate in staff meetings and in-services to keep abreast of agency policies and procedures, meet requirements for continuing education, and upgrade professional knowledge.

             4. Consultation/Networking

• Engage in appropriate teamwork functions (such as mutual support, clarification of office responsibilities and procedures) according to agency policy to provide a professional working environment and effective service delivery.
• Develop cooperative relationships outside the agency with family, physicians, public officials or interested agencies to provide for the development of mental health services in the community.

      5. Job Relationships

• Embodies and supports the Memorial Health System Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Communicate directly with designated supervisor for clinical supervision, clarification of administrative policy, program evaluation to promote a professional working environment and effective service delivery system.

1. Other Job Responsibilities

• Share information on agency philosophy, procedures, policies, and treatment modalities to help prospective clients and interested citizens to understand MBH operations.
• Respond to requests for service from the community and link to appropriate clinic program or outside agencies
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

 The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Assists the pharmacist in filling medication orders including orders for IV admixtures, surgical kits, compounded orders, or floor stock.

1. Complies with all Federal, State, or other regulatory requirements as they relate to drug control, drug storage, drug dispensing or drug returns.

1. Monitors medication stock levels and advises appropriate pharmacy staff of depletion or low levels of critical medications and supplies.

1. Adheres to all necessary State, Federal (USP) sterility requirements in preparation of sterile products.

1. Delivers medications in a timely manner, placing patient needs first.

1. Utilizes pharmacy computer program / software to generate labels, post charges and issue credits, run reports, and enter patient specific information.

1. Complies with all department, State and Federal requirements for completing appropriate online and paper records and reports for historical and auditing purposes.

1. Serves as a back-up for other areas within the unit or department, especially during times of special needs or staff absences.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Occupational Hazards:  Potential for exposure to infectious patients and materials, though rare.  Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions.  Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp, potentially contaminated items.  Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

Direct Clinical Services

1. Conduct assessments of patient, including completion of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) depression scale and General Anxiety Screening (GAD-7).
2. Develop initial comprehensive assessment data including patient presenting problems, mental status, relevant psychiatric, medical and developmental histories to make decisions regarding diagnosis (per DSM-V), treatment objectives and ongoing treatment plans and/or to provide information and make appropriate referrals to other treatment resources in the community.
3. Provide 25 hours of billable services per week to patients.
4. Consult with patient and primary care provider about treatment options and preferences; coordinate initiation of treatment plan.
5. Monitor patient closely for changes in severity of symptoms and medication side effects. Educate patients about medication and side effects as needed. Encourage treatment adherence.
6. Use behavioral activation techniques with patient as an adjunct to other treatments.
7. Provide evidence-based, brief structured psychotherapy (PST-PC).
8. Participate in regular caseload supervision with treatment team, focusing on patients improving adequately (e.g., less than 50% reduction in symptoms after 8-12 weeks in treatment).
9. Coordinate communication between patient and primary care physician and consulting psychiatrist; provide recommendations for change in treatment plan.
10. Document all encounters according to policies and procedures.
11. Implement crisis or pre-crisis intervention procedures with potentially suicidal, homicidal, or severely disabled patients. Where appropriate referrals will be made to consulting psychiatrists or inpatient psychiatric facilities to prevent further destabilization.
12. Interview collateral contacts, previous and current treatment professionals, and significant others, to further establish a database for assessment and ongoing treatment plan as needed.
13. Clarify priority problems, goals for change, and session limits according to agency policy to assist patients in developing appropriate expectations for treatment in relationship to the agency. Use a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment approaches and interventions to change targeted behaviors and stabilize adaptive behaviors with individuals, couples and families.
14. Manage the termination process and discharge planning to enhance patients’ abilities to retain treatment changes and/or use other available support services.
15. May organize, plan and participate in therapy groups for patients and/or their families, as assigned.

Patient Information System

1. Establish appropriate professional files, including: comprehensive assessments, progress notes, treatment objectives and plans, previous treatment records, patients’ consent to current treatment and for exchange of information.
2. Complete required administrative forms. Collect necessary information for billing and fee collection for both community mental health and private pay patients.
3. Provide necessary patient information to other agencies or health care providers to coordinate services to identified patients.
4. May prepare necessary documents/reports for DCFS as needed.

Training Activities/Professional Growth

1. Supervisor and employee mutually identify professional goals that will enhance job related skills.
2. Participate in ongoing agency meetings, committees and special projects to enhance professional expertise.
3. Complete mandatory education requirements by specified deadlines.
4. Participate in required staff meetings and in-services to keep abreast of agency policy and administrative procedures, meet requirements for continuing education, and upgrade professional knowledge.

Consultation/Networking

1. Engage in appropriate team work functions (such as mutual support, clarification of office responsibilities and procedures) according to best professional judgment and agency policy to provide a professional working environment and effective service delivery.
2. Develop cooperative relationships outside the agency with family, physicians, public officials or interested agencies to provide for the development of mental health services in the community.

Job Relationships

1. Demonstrate through initiative and apparent effort involvement in clinical supervision.
2. Communicate directly with supervisor for clarification of administrative policy, program evaluation to promote a professional working environment and effective service delivery system.
3. Adhere to MHS/MBH Behavioral Standards

Other Job Responsibilities

1. Ability to accommodate evening/weekend hours.
2. Perform other duties as required by agency needs.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

Direct Clinical Services

1. Conduct assessments of patient, including completion of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) depression scale and General Anxiety Screening (GAD-7).
2. Develop initial comprehensive assessment data including patient presenting problems, mental status, relevant psychiatric, medical and developmental histories to make decisions regarding diagnosis (per DSM-V), treatment objectives and ongoing treatment plans and/or to provide information and make appropriate referrals to other treatment resources in the community.
3. Provide 25 hours of billable services per week to patients.
4. Consult with patient and primary care provider about treatment options and preferences; coordinate initiation of treatment plan.
5. Monitor patient closely for changes in severity of symptoms and medication side effects. Educate patients about medication and side effects as needed. Encourage treatment adherence.
6. Use behavioral activation techniques with patient as an adjunct to other treatments.
7. Provide evidence-based, brief structured psychotherapy (PST-PC).
8. Participate in regular caseload supervision with treatment team, focusing on patients improving adequately (e.g., less than 50% reduction in symptoms after 8-12 weeks in treatment).
9. Coordinate communication between patient and primary care physician and consulting psychiatrist; provide recommendations for change in treatment plan.
10. Document all encounters according to policies and procedures.
11. Implement crisis or pre-crisis intervention procedures with potentially suicidal, homicidal, or severely disabled patients. Where appropriate referrals will be made to consulting psychiatrists or inpatient psychiatric facilities to prevent further destabilization.
12. Interview collateral contacts, previous and current treatment professionals, and significant others, to further establish a database for assessment and ongoing treatment plan as needed.
13. Clarify priority problems, goals for change, and session limits according to agency policy to assist patients in developing appropriate expectations for treatment in relationship to the agency. Use a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment approaches and interventions to change targeted behaviors and stabilize adaptive behaviors with individuals, couples and families.
14. Manage the termination process and discharge planning to enhance patients’ abilities to retain treatment changes and/or use other available support services.
15. May organize, plan and participate in therapy groups for patients and/or their families, as assigned

Patient Information System

1. Establish appropriate professional files, including: comprehensive assessments, progress notes, treatment objectives and plans, previous treatment records, patients’ consent to current treatment and for exchange of information.
2. Complete required administrative forms. Collect necessary information for billing and fee collection.
3. Provide necessary patient information to other agencies or health care providers to coordinate services to identified patients.
4. May prepare necessary documents/reports for DCFS as needed.

Training Activities/Professional Growth

1. Supervisor and employee mutually identify professional goals that will enhance job related skills.
2. Participate in ongoing agency meetings, committees and special projects to enhance professional expertise.
3. Complete mandatory education requirements by specified deadlines.
4. Participate in required staff meetings and in-services to keep abreast of agency policy and administrative procedures, meet requirements for continuing education, and upgrade professional knowledge.

Consultation/Networking

1. Engage in appropriate team work functions (such as mutual support, clarification of office responsibilities and procedures) according to best professional judgment and agency policy to provide a professional working environment and effective service delivery.
2. Develop cooperative relationships outside the agency with family, physicians, public officials or interested agencies to provide for the development of mental health services in the community.

Job Relationships

1. Demonstrate through initiative and apparent effort involvement in clinical supervision.
2. Communicate directly with supervisor for clarification of administrative policy, program evaluation to promote a professional working environment and effective service delivery system.
3. Adhere to MHS/MBH Behavioral Standards

Other Job Responsibilities

1. Ability to accommodate evening/weekend hours.
2. Perform other duties as required by agency needs.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission and vision: 

SAFETY:  We put Safety first.  We speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety.  We take action to create an environment of zero harm.

INTEGRITY:  We respect others and show compassion.  We behave honestly and ethically.  We are accountable for our attitude, actions and health.

QUALITY:  We advance our knowledge and skills.  We seek continuous improvement.  We deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.

STEWARDSHIP:  We use resources wisely and maintain financial stability.  We work together to coordinate care and services across the health system.  We promote healthier communities.

1. Provide care of grounds which includes: mowing, snow removal, raking leaves, watering, fertilizing, edging, planting of grass and flowers, trimming, de-thatching lawn, painting as required and parking lot stripping. 

1. Maintains external appearance of Memorial Health System by cleaning driveways, parking areas, entrances and disposing of trash. 

1. Remove snow by snow plow, shovel, squeegee, snow blower or other approved methods. 

1. Transport materials/equipment by hand, dolly or truck to work site. 

1. Interact with hospital colleagues and patients/visitors in a courteous and cooperative manner. 

1. Perform pre start-up inspection of power equipment and minor repairs of grounds equipment and tools. 

1. Maintains appropriate dress and appearance, projecting a positive image of Memorial Health System. 

1. Consistently follows all safety procedures/policies in completing work assignments. 

1. Performs other related work as required or requested. 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Values of Safety, Integrity, Quality, and Stewardship that support our mission and vision: 

SAFETY:  We put Safety first.  We speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety.  We take action to create an environment of zero harm.

INTEGRITY:  We respect others and show compassion.  We behave honestly and ethically.  We are accountable for our attitude, actions and health.

QUALITY:  We advance our knowledge and skills.  We seek continuous improvement.  We deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.

STEWARDSHIP:  We use resources wisely and maintain financial stability.  We work together to coordinate care and services across the health system.  We promote healthier communities.

1. Provide care of grounds which includes: mowing, snow removal, raking leaves, watering, fertilizing, edging, planting of grass and flowers, trimming, de-thatching lawn, painting as required and parking lot stripping. 

1. Maintains external appearance of Memorial Health System by cleaning driveways, parking areas, entrances and disposing of trash. 

1. Remove snow by snow plow, shovel, squeegee, snow blower or other approved methods. 

1. Transport materials/equipment by hand, dolly or truck to work site. 

1. Interact with hospital colleagues and patients/visitors in a courteous and cooperative manner. 

1. Perform pre start-up inspection of power equipment and minor repairs of grounds equipment and tools. 

1. Maintains appropriate dress and appearance, projecting a positive image of Memorial Health System. 

1. Consistently follows all safety procedures/policies in completing work assignments. 

1. Performs other related work as required or requested. 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.