OP Surgery Nursing Technician

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Inc.; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 21 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, GA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist nursing staff in delivering patient care evenings in a full-time role. You will work under a licensed nurse, perform direct and indirect patient care, and participate in unit activities to support quality outcomes.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, 1 year of acute patient care, and CNA and BLS certifications; duties include vital signs, chart documentation, restocking supplies, and

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year acute patient care experience required.
• CNA certification and BLS certification required.

Responsabilités

• Assist in care of patients as directed by RN.
• Check and document vital signs and patient conditions.
• Maintain logs and restock clinical supplies in patient rooms.
• Assist with charting and documentation in a timely fashion.
• Cross-train as secretary to handle specimen orders and test dispositions.
• Prepare and breakdown charts and place test results on charts.

Connaissances

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Team collaboration

Omnicell

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Outils

Omnicell

Description du poste

Job Summary

Location: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, 417 W 3rd Ave, Albany, Georgia 31701.

Shift: Evenings.

Job Type: Full time.

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care to a specific patient population. Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Licensed Nurse. Participates in unit activities that enhance and promote quality patient care outcomes in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Patient Care Services of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Work Experience 1 year Acute Patient Care Experience required
• Licenses and Certifications Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Essential Functions

• Performs the technical functions necessary to enhance the effectiveness and quality of patient care.
• Receive assignment and assist in care of patient as directed.
• Check patient's vital signs: Identify needs & pain assessment with documentation and close collaboration with a team RN.
• Maintain Control Logs and restocking of refrigerators & Blanket Warmers.
• Restock patient rooms with clinical supplies.
• Maintain log and deliver patient belongings to appropriate unit when admitted.
• Assist RN with monitoring chart.
• Audits charts to ensure proper forms are on chart to prevent disruption in services and/or treatment.
• Cross train as secretary to be able to: Order specimens and/or test Disposition, Patients Keep Daily Log of Patient Activity ,Charge patients for supplies not in omnicell.
• Prepare and breakdown charts.
• Place test results on charts.
• Fax abnormal test results to doctor's offices & notify staff for receipt verification.
• Perform the following competency based patient care activities:
• After competency met: 12‑lead EKG, Doppler Pulses, Converting Foley Catheters to Leg Bags with Instruction to Patients, Ambulating Fresh Post‑Op Patient, Transporting patients via wheelchairs or stretchers for dismissal and/or to other departments.
• Technology and Equipment Use: Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role. Understands equipment operation. Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems. Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology.
• Documentation: Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. Uses correct terminology. Conforms to required style and format.
• Additional Duties: Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in‑services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non‑clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age‑specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.

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Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting- edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non‑clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close‑knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.