NURSING ASSISTANT/PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - STAFFING SUPPORT TEAM

Independence Health System; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Latrobe, PA is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician to support the Staffing Support Team. You will provide direct and indirect patient care under RN or LPN supervision, assist with activities of daily living, respond to call lights, document care data, and help maintain a safe, clean environment on a busy hospital unit.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to follow directions.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to a wide and diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient care needs as directed.
• Respond to call lights, inquiries and requests from patients and families in a timely manner.
• Collect, document and report ongoing patient care data as directed.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and adhere to infection control procedures.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Follow directions

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

NURSING ASSISTANT/PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - STAFFING SUPPORT TEAM

The Technical Partner provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.
• Perform and/or assist with patient care needs as directed and assists patient with activities of daily living.
• Respond to call lights, inquiries and requests from patients and families in a timely manner.
• Collect, document and report ongoing patient care data as directed.
• Measure and/or document intake and output, including drainage and obtains daily weights when indicated.
• Obtain individual patient care equipment as directed.
• Transport patients as directed.
• May perform the following skills: obtain vital signs, apply heating pads, set up suction equipment, utilize E cylinders, apply antiembolic hose, aseptic techniques, distribute and maintain sufficient supply of linens, apply Sequential Compression Devices, perform blood glucose testing, perform ostomy care, simple dressing changes, apply telemetry leads, bladder scanning, preventative skin care. Apply pulse oximetry, urinary catheter care, transport blood and blood products from blood bank, perform EKGs, oral pharyngeal suctioning, place patient in CPM machine, prepare and maintain isolation boxes and supplies, declutter patient rooms and storage areas, deliver specimens to lab, crutch measurement and teaching, maintenance of specialty carts, supply inventory and special order supplies, stock warmers with blankets, saline, and water.
• Make regular rounds to address patient needs and physical environment - purposeful hourly rounding,
• Assist in the educational process to promote and maintain health, foster self-care, and improve outcomes.
• Obtain resources as needed.
• Report to the RN/LPN information regarding the patient's readiness to learn.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure continuous flow of patient care.
• Communicate pertinent information of actual/potential problems to the professional/practical nurse.
• Communicate pertinent information at shift reports and during internal and external transfers.
• Participate in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services.
• Assist in data collection process as requested.
• Recommend modifications for performance improvement.
• Demonstrate leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the role of the technical partner.
• Demonstrate an ability to solve problems utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
• Maintain accountability for actions taken.
• Effectively function as a resource person.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Perform effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.
• Assist in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs.
• Assist in the department's compliance with state, Joint Commission, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Assist in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.
• Adhere to the infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
• Assist with maintaining sufficient and proper supplies on an assigned unit.
• Assist with monitoring sterile supplies for expiration date and replaces as needed.
• Provide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.
• Utilize two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
• Assume appropriate code team role during code situations or mock codes.
• Respond effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Complete proper collection, identification, labeling and delivery of specimens (including diagnostic studies) to the appropriate department.
• Support limited use of restraints in accordance with established standards and documents according to policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education.
• Sound judgment, problem solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to follow directions from other team members; works independently assigned duties.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.