Float Patient Care Tech - Versatile Nursing Support

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Ranson (WV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers in West Virginia are seeking a patient care assistant to perform nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.

The role supports admission, transfer and discharge, records vitals and intake/output, assists with specimen collection, and helps maintain a safe, clean environment. Requires high school diploma and BLS within 30 days, prior patient care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Prior patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
• Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
• Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
• Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
• Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
• Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
• Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
• Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
• Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers in West Virginia are seeking a patient care assistant to perform nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.

The role supports admission, transfer and discharge, records vitals and intake/output, assists with specimen collection, and helps maintain a safe, clean environment. Requires high school diploma and BLS within 30 days, prior patient care experience preferred.