Patient Care Assistant (ICU/TU) Full Time, Nights

Holland Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Hospital seeks a patient care technician who, under RN supervision, supports direct patient care and clerical tasks. You will perform duties appropriate to the age of patients in your unit and document care accurately.

Responsibilities include vital signs, basic nursing skills, ADL assistance, admissions/discharges, and keeping the unit stocked and orderly. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Full-time nights, 72 hours every two weeks, 7:00 pm–7:30 am, every third weekend.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus BLS certification within 60 days after hire.
• Ability to perform patient care under RN supervision.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Bilingual English & Spanish preferred.
• Computer literacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in direct patient care under supervision of an RN and follows written/verbal assignments.
• Documents patient care activities and data using forms or information systems.
• Performs clinical skills such as vital signs, aseptic technique, specimen collection and basic therapies.
• Assists with activities of daily living (bathing, feeding, grooming).
• Gathers data: intake/output, vitals, weight, and point-of-care results; assists with admission, transfer or discharge.
• Observes patients for changes and reports promptly; maintains unit cleanliness and supplies.
• Performs clerical/reception duties: answer phones, greet visitors, and support communication among team.
• Supports regulatory checks and compliance; participates in unit quality improvement.

Skills

CNA

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Computer literate

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Tools

Information systems

Job description

Under supervision of the RN, serves as an integral member of the health care team by performing clerical and patient care assignments as delegated and permitted by law and regulatory bodies and institutional policies and procedures.

This position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and service appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned area.

Please note: You will need to be able to maintain this schedule throughout the year. This is not a summer only position.

Pay Range: $17.22 to $24.11 per hour Employment Type: Full Time, 72 hours every 2 weeks. Schedule: 7pm to 7:30am, 3 shifts a week, every 3rd weekend required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required or proof of higher education, BLS for the Healthcare Provider by 60 days after hire required.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills

• Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) preferred.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Computer literate preferred.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred.

PATIENT CARE

• Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and receives written and/or verbal assignments and direction.
• Documents patient care activities and patient data accurately using appropriate documentation forms and/or information systems.
• Performs required clinical skills including but not limited to: Vital sign measurement; aseptic technique; specimen collection; hot and cold applications; simple respiratory therapy; post mortem care; ostomy care; and, application of orthopedic devices.
• Performs patient care tasks related to activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, hair, skin, and oral care.
• Completes assigned patient duties within the time-frame established by the Registered Nurse.
• Gathers data including but not limited to: Intake; output; vital signs; patient height and weight; and, point-of-care test results.
• Assists with admission, transfer, or discharge of patients.
• Observes patients carefully for changes and reports in a timely manner.

STANDARDS

• Utilizes information while upholding the policies and procedures of Holland Hospital to continuously improve patient care, safety, and practice to enhance outcomes.
• Reports patient safety issues utilizing the occurrence reporting system.
• Able to describe the unit based quality improvement activities and implications for practice.
• Assists with data collection for quality improvement activities.
• Assists with the identification of actual and potential risks to patient safety.
• Achieves unit specific initial and ongoing competencies.
• Provides close care/1:1 direct observation of patients to maintain patient safety as assigned.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development and training of peers, colleagues, and students.

UNIT MAINTENANCE

• Supports the operation of the unit by completing assigned tasks.
• Performs ongoing supplies inventory.
• Stocks and cleans patient care areas.
• Assists with regulatory checks as delegated.
• Maintains a neat, uncluttered environment in patient room and/or treatment area.

CLERICAL AND RECEPTION

• Performs file, chart, and forms maintenance.
• Functions as unit receptionist by promptly, politely, and professionally answering phone and greeting visitors.
• Assists with requests and facilitates communication between members of the health care team.
• Assists with other clerical/reception duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of computer downtime procedures.

Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy

Why Holland Hospital?

In a word-caring. Here, we not only strive to provide the best possible care to our patients, but also nurture the continued health and wellness of our most valuable asset: our employees. We believe superior service is only possible with a superior workforce. Our collaborative, can-do culture makes all things possible. And, our family-like feel makes Holland Hospital not only a great place to work, but a career that feels like home.