Patient Care Aide - PRN

Valley Hope Addiction Treatment & Recovery; Norton (KS); In loco; USD 36.000 - 52.000; Part-time

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Medical coverage

Dental & vision plans

Up to 27 days of PTO

8 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment support

PSLF eligible employer

HSA & FSA options

EAP

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Valley Hope of Norton is hiring a Patient Care Aide (PRN) for 6am–6pm or 6pm–6am shifts to support nursing staff in a residential treatment setting in northwest Kansas. The role offers tuition assistance and opportunities for career advancement in nursing.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, monitoring vitals, and maintaining infection control and patient confidentiality. Competitive shift differentials apply and comprehensive benefits accompany full-time and part-time

Competenze

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Mansioni

• Assist nursing staff in providing care for patients according to treatment plans.
• Measure vital signs and monitor health status.
• Assist patients with daily activities and needs.
• Communicate with nursing and clinical staff regarding patient treatment and status.
• Record treatment activities and observations in patient records accurately.

Conoscenze

Driver's license

CPR certification

Formazione

Associate’s degree in nursing (preferred)

PCTC (Certified)

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

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PATIENT CARE AIDE: PRN (6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am)

Valley Hope of Norton has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Care Aide to join our dedicated and passionate team!

Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!

Valley Hope of Norton has been agency free since 2021 and plan to stay that way. We offer flexible self-scheduling along with weekend and holiday rotations. We can also help you advance your career in nursing with our tuition assistance program. Come join our team and see why Valley Hope of Norton was recently voted the 3rd Best Addiction Treatment Centers in Kansas!

Valley Hope of Norton, located in northwest Kansas, has provided residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1967. Valley Hope of Norton is the ORIGINAL Valley Hope, and we take great pride in that. The story of Valley Hope begins and continues on the grounds we work every day.

Required

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification; or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree with an emphasis in nursing preferred.
• One (1) year of work experience in behavioral or healthcare work environment including direct patient care.
• Work experience in substance abuse treatment facility.
• Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC).
• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency is preferred

Compensation

Starting base pay at $18.00/hr.

Shift Differentials

• Night: $4.25
• Weekend Night: $4.75
• Weekend Day: $1.00

BENEFITS (for Full-time And Part-time Employees)

• Medical coverage — Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
• Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
• Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure)
• 8 paid holidays (including a personal day)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance to grow your career
• Student loan repayment support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
• And more perks designed with you in mind!

Job Summary

• Assists nursing staff in providing care for patients in accordance with identified treatment plans.
• Measures vital signs patients and monitors the health of patients.
• Assists patients with everyday needs.
• Communicates with nursing supervisors, nursing staff, and clinical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
• Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment applying infection control techniques and universal precautions.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures regarding patient information protection and HIPPA.
• Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable medical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• Obtains (within first six months of employment) and maintains Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Work Environment

• Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility and may require unloading of food/stock in temperature extremes.
• Able to stand for lengthy periods and to walk including up or down steps or stairs as needed.
• Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and able to assist an adult weighing 100-250 pounds.