Patient Care Tech - FT Days

AVEM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

AVEM Health Partners is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to assist acutely ill patients and support the nursing staff. Responsibilities include aiding with daily living activities, admissions/discharges, and maintaining a safe, clean environment. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered for this role.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, current CNA certification in Oklahoma, and BLS certification (or obtained within 30 days). One year of clinical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current CNA certification in Oklahoma.
• BLS certification required or within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate patient care, including pediatric, geriatric, and general patient populations.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Maintain patient safety and a clean environment to prevent injuries.
• Respond to call lights and monitor patient conditions.
• Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Follow infection control procedures and document care per policy.
• Perform other duties within scope of practice.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current CNA certification in Oklahoma

BLS certification

Job description

$1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!!

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the nursing staff. Performs other duties as assigned within educational preparation and certification. Any position that has direct patient care is considered to be safety sensitive by AVEM Health Partners standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, including pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
• Provides patient care that meets the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient within the PCT's scope of practice.
• Assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Provides general nursing care to assist patients in completing activities of daily living to include but not limited to personal hygiene, dressing, eating, maintaining continence, and transferring/mobility. Degree of assistance varies by patient from providing supplies to total care.
• Distributes drinking water and snacks to patients as applicable.
• Answers patients' call lights, anticipates patients' needs and makes rounds of assigned patients.
• Reports patient complaint of pain to nursing staff.
• Observes patient's mental and physical conditions; reports any changes to nursing staff.
• Knowledgeable infection prevention and control procedures.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Ensures the patients room is clean and pathways are clear to prevent injuries.
• Communicates in a clear and concise manner to nursing and medical staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

BEHAVIORIAL STANDARDS:

• The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.
• Exhibit positive customer service behavior in daily work interactions.
• Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Communicate accurately and appropriately.
• Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
• Interact and cope effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
• Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and participate in committees/projects to achieve these goals.
• Ongoing professional development regarding evidence-based practices and implementation of interventions to improve patient outcomes.
• Responsible for seeking out educational/professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth and meeting mandatory education requirements.
• Act as a preceptor as requested.
• Demonstrate excellent work attendance and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior. Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Current CNA certification in the state of Oklahoma.
• Current BLS (or obtained within 30 days).

EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions without compromising patient care. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant to be considered.
• This job requires intact visual and auditory abilities to perform duties.
• Individual must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Constant standing and walking is required.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, tugging, and reaching are required.
• Individual must have the physical strength and agility to position patients for bathing and a variety of examinations and procedures as needed.