Patient Care Tech II (PCT) - ICU

Tenet Healthcare; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in El Paso, TX seeks a Night Shift Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff with patient care, hygiene, vital signs, and comfort. Under RN supervision, you help prepare rooms, transfer supplies, and document observations.

The role requires a Nursing Assistant program, BLS certification, CPI within 90 days; prior acute care preferred. This full-time night shift offers hands-on patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting with emphasis on safety and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months acute care experience preferred.
• Nursing Assistant program completed; BLS within 60 days; CPI within 90 days of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under RN supervision.
• Record vital signs and document deviations in a timely manner.
• Assist with personal hygiene, meals, and bed linens.
• Prepare rooms and supplies for admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Careful with patient care equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Shift: Nights

Job Type: Full Time

Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs, and changes bed linens. May serve and collect food trays, provide for between-meal nourishment, and clean, sterilize, store, and prepare other supplies. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

• Under the supervision and guidance of a RN, demonstrates knowledge of care and differentiates abnormal conditions; accurately documents vital signs, intake and output and reports deviations from normal to the nurse in a timely manner
• Under the supervision and guidance of a RN, performs all responsibilities/duties required under the defined scope of service to assure the unique nature of the client is addressed to include but not limited to the age of the client served
• Institutes and initiates a plan of care for patient based on the initial assessment within the shift, documents; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basis as required per unit or procedure
• Performs all relevant duties to include but not limited to preparation of units and duties associated with patient room and beds for receiving patient admissions, returning or outgoing surgical patients, transfers and discharges without reminders
• Demonstrates ability to care for patients with an ostomy, diabetic patient, patient with impaired skin integrity, bariatric patient, and perform peri care
• Demonstrates ability to care for geriatric patients with specific needs related to acute illness that may have an impact on their mental status (increased confusion, delirium)
• Demonstrates ability to maintain infant security and address nutritional needs based on developmental age
• Initiates Fall Protocol for all patients; assists with placement of arm band, appropriate colored slippers and appropriate signage
• Maintains work area clutter free, equipment in working condition required by department standards; Keeps utility and equipment rooms and work areas clean
• Demonstrates knowledge of the use of medical equipment (i. e.. Sequential compression device, bedside commode, bladder scanner, mobility assistive devices); reports problem with equipment to charge nurse via change of command

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• - Required- High School Diploma or GED

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• - Required-None
• - Preferred-6-month acute care and/or previous clinical experience

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• - Completion of a nursing assistant program
• - Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (American Red Cross or American Heart Association) if American Red Cross, must obtain American Heart Association within 60-days of hire
• - Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification within 90-days of hire/transfer

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

• - Preferred: Prior basic experience performing clerical or customer service duties with prior HUC training/experience in a clinical setting
• - Ability to use computer driven patient care equipment
• - Has effective interpersonal and communication skills