Patient Care Tech (Med Surg)

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Memphis, TN seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. You will assist with vital signs, measurements, basic care, and patient mobility while maintaining a safe, clean environment and coordinating with families during discharge.

Minimum one year of recent experience, a High School diploma or GED, and CNA certification (or MA/AEMT licensure) with BLS within 14 days of hire are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent experience in a clinical setting.
• CNA program/certification or MA/AEMT licensure; BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the RN.
• Performs patient care tasks under RN direction including vital signs, basic nursing tasks, and specimen collection.
• Maintains patient rooms, supplies, and a clean, safe environment.
• Supports patient/family communication and discharge coordination.
• Assists with patient mobility and safe transfers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices
• Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surrounding
• Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments
• Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps
• Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals
• Transports non-monitored patients
• Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired