Nurse Aide - Med Surg - PRN

Default Brand; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental coverage

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Fisher-Titus Health system in Norwalk, OH is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff in patient care activities. The role involves assisting with admissions, transfers, and routine bedside care, with emphasis on safety and efficient workflow.

The technician will document vitals in the EMR, help with daily living activities, and respond to call lights promptly while maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• STNA preferred.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Helps prepare unit, patient rooms, and patient beds for admissions or transfers.
• Assists patients with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Responds promptly to call lights and patient needs.
• Assists with activities of daily living: bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming, mobility.
• Records vital signs, weight, and intake/output in the EMR.
• Assists with procedures such as bladder scans, specimen collection, telemetry, and blood glucose monitoring.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current BLS certification

STNA preferred

Knowledge of basic medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Tools

EMR

Job description

Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus!

Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• Hours of Work-Med Surg 3 South - PRN as needed - 12 hour shifts
• Comprehensive Benefits Package- Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!

About Fisher-Titus:

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

Vision: Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community

Mission: Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promoteslifelong health and wellness for our community

General Summary:

Under assessment and direction of the Staff Nurse (RN) and according to established policies and procedures, performs patient care activities in order to assist health care providers in performing various technical and clerical procedures in the patient care area. The point of care technician assists with the activities of the nursing staff, the patient, the physician, other hospital departments and visitors.

Education, Licensure, Registration and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Ability to read and interpret written/oral instructions.

Ability to understand basic math and numerical reasoning.

Current BLS certification.

STNA preferred.

Knowledge of basic medical terminology.

Basic computer skills.

Essential Functions:

Helps prepare unit, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving admissions or transfers.

Assists in and accompanies patients (as necessary) in the admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.

Utilizes call light system as patient needs present and demonstrates prompt responses to call lights.

Provides assistance with activities of daily living including and not limited to bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming, and mobilizing throughout the shift. Will provide post-mortem care, when necessary.

Completes patient rounds and accurately records vital signs, weight, height, intake/output, consumption, and other required documentation into electronic medical record (EMR).

Provides patient care including positioning, lifting, turning, and ambulating patient, utilizing assistive devices as required.

Under supervision, performs additional skills and testing such as bladder scans, specimen collection, telemetry application/removal, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, removal of urinary catheter, and removal of IV catheter.

Reports any change observed in patient condition to licensed nurse promptly.

Assist in maintaining a safe, clean environment. Reports equipment out of order, cleans equipment as necessary, and reports linen needs and supply stock on the unit.

Assists all staff to ensure optimal patient care. Knowledgeable in purpose and significance of plan of care and in its use. Promotes a team-oriented environment.

Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or nurse manager. This includes 1:1 sitter with patients as needed for patient safety.

Attends all required safety training programs and can describe their responsibilities relate to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.

Working Conditions:

Bend – Up to 1/3 of time

Squat – Up to 1/3 of time

Climb – Up to 1/3 of time
Reach Up to 1/3 of time
Lift - Up to 1/3 of time

Carry – Up to 1/3 of time

Push – Up to 1/3 of time

Pull – Up to 1/3 of time
Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (or fine manipulation)

Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

Up to 50 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time Body Fluid Exposure – Yes

Standards of Employment:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist collaborates with the Talent Acquisition Manager to manage full-cycle talent acquisition process for positions within the Fisher-Titus Health system.

Collaborates with the TA Manager to execute a recruitment strategy that includes job posting optimization, recruiting marketing channel development, job board procurement, digital and non-digital employment marketing, comprehensive recruitment campaign planning and talent planning.

Assists the TA Manager to identify talent needs and proactively recruiting and sourcing; develop a talent pool.

Utilize social media, job boards and other technical means to source candidates for open jobs via LinkedIn, Indeed, Facebook, etc.

Lead and participate in hiring campaigns by leveraging employment and college/technical schools and programs such as career fairs, info-sessions, etc .

Be knowledgeable in applicant tracking systems and other recruiting software systems/databases to track applicants through selection and onboarding process.

Provides onboarding and coaching support to leaders and new employees to address departmental and organizational needs.

Liaison between clinical education, clinical students, and talent acquisition to build relationships with educational institutions and develop a talent pool.

Develop and maintain strong relationships/partnerships with local staffing committees, community groups, etc.

Core Requirements:

Supports the mission, vision and CARES values of Fisher Titus.

Is knowledgeable of patient rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients in a safe, secure environment.

Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:

• Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
• Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
• Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

Key Service Behavior:

Communicates with Compassion - Every patient, Every time

• Engages in active listening skills
• Utilizes the AIDET communication tool
• Uses key words at key times
• Utilizes HEART service recovery techniques
• Smiles and greets patients using the 10/5 rule
• Demonstrates a calm, positive attitude through tone and body language
• Ensures patient privacy and promotes a healing environment
• Adjusts approach to respect the diversity of patients
• Assessments and manages patient's expectations of care

Commitment to Safety - Every patient, Every time

• Follows established safety guidelines to reduce risk of adverse event through early recognition
• Commits to the Culture of Safety; If you see something, say something

Delivering High Quality Care - Every patient, Every time

• Commits to efficient, effective and purposeful work and delivery of care
• Engages in practices that will continually improve processes

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