PATIENT CARE TECH - MED SURG

Troy; Maryville (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Hospital is seeking a Nurse Assistant to provide direct patient care for adults and geriatrics, under the guidance of the Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes hygiene, mobility, vital signs, and glucose monitoring in a safe inpatient setting.

You will assist with meals and fluids, maintain patient rights and diversity, and ensure accuracy in charting and adherence to infection control standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Nurse Assistant certification by the State of Illinois.
• BLS certification required.
• Long term care, rehabilitation, or medical-surgical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Admits/Discharges/Transfers patient and completes forms per policy.
• Provides for patient hygiene and nutrition needs.
• Assists with patient mobility and safety.
• Obtains and records vital signs and glucose monitoring under RN direction.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and adheres to infection control standards.
• Documents timely and accurately according to hospital policies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Hygiene care

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary : Provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric populations, under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Job responsibilities include patient hygiene, patient mobility, vital signs, and blood glucose monitoring, as well as various housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain a safe, clean environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Admits/Discharges/Transfers patient and completes appropriate forms
• Provides for patient hygiene
• Provides for patients food and fluid needs
• Assists with patient mobility
• Obtains and records vital signs
• Maintains safe environment of care
• Provides for appropriate pressure ulcer prevention
• Performs finger stick blood glucose monitoring under the direction of the RN
• Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and procedures
• Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to primarily adult, and geriatrics populations as indicated
• Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity.
• Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards.

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent

Certification/Licensure: Current Nurse Assistant certification by the State of Illinois, documentation of previous Nurse Assistant certification within the past 5 years, and/or documentation of on the job training in a patient care setting equivalent to nurse assistant training preferred.

BLS certification required.

Experience Requirements: Long term care, rehabilitation, and/or medical surgical care experience preferred

Additional Postings available from Anderson Hospital