Patient Care Tech MED/SURG - PRN

Northeastern Health System; Tahlequah (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeastern Health System in Tahlequah, OK seeks a PRN Patient Care Tech/CNA to provide basic nursing care under supervision. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and preparing patients for procedures.

Minimum education is less than high school with BLS certification required; preferred is high school diploma or equivalent and CNA certification. This role emphasizes patient comfort, privacy, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education - Less than High School.
• Preferred Education - High school or equivalent.
• Required Certification/Registration - BLS certification.
• Preferred Certification/Registration - Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care to patients under direct supervision.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, height, respiration and pulse.
• Provides direct patient care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, eating, toileting and transportation.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and encourages independent behavior when appropriate.
• Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment.
• Monitors medical condition and reports changes to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains patient records and charts and ensures confidentiality of patient data.
• Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning; restocks supplies.
• Trains assigned personnel and serves as a resource for coworkers.
• Follows attendance policies and demonstrates scheduling flexibility to meet hospital needs.

Education

Less than High School

High school or equivalent

Job description

• Job Category Patient Care Tech/CNA, MED/SURG
• Employee Type PRN

Contact information

• Name Sharee Maggard - Healthcare Recruiter
• Phone [phone] Call or Text

Description

Position Summary

Provides basic nursing care to patients under direct supervision. Position previously called Certified Nurse Aide, Nurse Aide, and Critical Care Tech.

Position Accountabilities

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Consistently follows established protocols and procedures.

Performs basic nursing procedures.

Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, height, respiration and pulse.

Provides appropriate, direct patient care and personal care assistance to patients, including, but not limited to, bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, eating, toileting and providing transport.

Assists patients with activities of daily living, encouraging independent behavior when appropriate.

Prepares patients for scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment.

Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.

Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.

Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical treatment.

Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.

Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.

Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.

Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies.

Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel. Communicates technical information in a manner appropriate for intended audience. Serves as a resource for co-workers.

Follows policies and procedures regarding attendance and work hours. Demonstrates flexibility in working hours and days scheduled in order to meet the needs of the hospital. Works scheduled shifts. Reports to work on time. Attends required number of staff meetings per year.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

Performs other related duties as assigned or reque sted.

Requirements

Minimum Education - Less than High School

Required Certification/Registration - BLS certification

Preferred Education - High school or equivalent

Preferred Experience - Previous clinical experience

Preferred Course(s) / Training - Completion of course for nursing assistants.

Preferred Certification/Registration - Certified Nursing Assistant

Summary

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