Compassionate Patient Care Tech - Vital Signs & Support

Johnson Memorial Health; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Memorial Health in Franklin, IN is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in the Emergency Department and general units. You will perform vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and document care per unit standards.

Under supervision of RNs and physicians, you will help with procedures, monitor patient status, transport patients, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while upholding patient rights and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant or equivalent on the job training for a minimum of three months required.
• Must maintain current BLS or CPR for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admission by taking initial vital signs, orienting patient/family to unit, facilities and services, and documenting on forms per unit standards.
• Delivers patient care promptly, accurately, according to unit standards and patient’s plan of care; communicates with RN and maintains confidentiality.
• Assists with procedures (e.g., lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, central line dressings, catheterization) and demonstrates sterile technique; performs EKGs as needed.
• Monitors and records patient intake/output; reports changes in status to the RN in a timely manner.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, ambulating, skin care) and documents accordingly.
• Responds to call lights promptly; transports patients to departments and at discharge/transfer; keeps area clean and stocked.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistant certification

CPR/BLS certification

High school diploma

Job description

Johnson Memorial Health in Franklin, IN is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in the Emergency Department and general units. You will perform vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and document care per unit standards.

Under supervision of RNs and physicians, you will help with procedures, monitor patient status, transport patients, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while upholding patient rights and hospital policies.