Night Float Patient Care Tech — Vital Signs & Mobility

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY, is seeking a Patient Care Technician - Float Pool for night shifts on a per diem basis. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will assist with basic nursing care for non-acutely ill patients, support hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities, and help maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities include identifying patients before care, reporting changes to the primary caregiver, and documenting vital signs and inputs/outputs.

Qualifications

• Basic nursing skills for non-acute patients.
• Ability to observe and report changes to the care team.
• Competence in taking and recording vital signs and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in basic nursing care for non-acutely ill patients, including hygiene and mobility.
• Identify patients prior to interventions and maintain safe, clean environments.
• Monitor intake/output, vital signs, and weights; report changes to the RN.
• Provide bathing, grooming, bedmaking, ambulation and toileting assistance.
• Transport medications as defined by Pharmacy Services.

Skills

Patient care

Observation & reporting

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY, is seeking a Patient Care Technician - Float Pool for night shifts on a per diem basis. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will assist with basic nursing care for non-acutely ill patients, support hygiene, mobility, and daily living activities, and help maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities include identifying patients before care, reporting changes to the primary caregiver, and documenting vital signs and inputs/outputs.