Night Shift Patient Care Technician

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Baptist Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support Registered Nurses in meeting basic patient needs. Responsibilities include personal hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring vital signs in a surgical specialty department during night shifts.

The role requires completion of a Nursing Assistant or related training, and may require the Prisma Health unit secretary course within 90 days of hire. Prior hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience - Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
• Candidates must successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks (bathing, hair, teeth care).
• Assist with nutrition and feeding; set up meal trays.
• Assist patients with ambulation and fall prevention under RN supervision.
• Assist with elimination needs; monitor inputs/outputs.
• Complete and document vital signs; report abnormal values to RN.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant

Medical Assistant

Nursing Fundamentals

High School Diploma

Job description

Prisma Health in Baptist Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support Registered Nurses in meeting basic patient needs. Responsibilities include personal hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring vital signs in a surgical specialty department during night shifts.

The role requires completion of a Nursing Assistant or related training, and may require the Prisma Health unit secretary course within 90 days of hire. Prior hospital experience is preferred.