Patient Care Tech or Certified Nurse Aide, Inpatient Units

HomeWell Care Services Northern Colorado; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Patient Care Tech or Certified Nurse Aide for Inpatient units at Olathe Hospital on a part-time night shift (two 12-hour shifts weekly, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM). The role combines direct patient care with clerical and Unit Secretary duties under nurse supervision.

Required: HS diploma or GED, CNA license or Gold Standard Intern, and at least 18 months in patient care; BLS within 14 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CNA license or Gold Standard Intern program completed.
• Minimum 18 months in a patient care role.
• BLS certification within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients under nurse supervision and assist with daily tasks.
• Prepare for admissions, transfers, discharges and maintain equipment.
• Complete clerical and scheduling tasks as needed.
• Provide timely communication with nursing staff.
• Maintain safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Independence

Emergency procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA license or Gold Standard Intern

18+ months patient care experience

Job description

Position Title

Patient Care Tech or Certified Nurse Aide, Inpatient Units - Olathe Hospital

Position Summary

Scheduling Requirements: This is a Part-Time night shift position requiring two 12-hour shifts per week (7:00 PM-7:30 AM). Candidates must be available to work at least two weekdays (M-TH) each week year-round and participate in one weekend rotation per month. We do not currently have a weekend only position available at the Olathe Campus. Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, the Patient Care Tech (Hospital) is cross-trained in the role of Unit Secretary and Unit Assistant/Nurse Tech. Based on the needs of the department, responsibilities are a combination of providing direct patient care and technical assistance to the nurse and performing a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit. The Patient Care Tech must have excellent communication skills. It is imperative that they are able to communicate effectively using tact and sensitivity. He/she must be self-motivated and able to work and make decisions with limited supervision, keeping others appropriately informed. It is important to have a strong knowledge of emergency procedures and be able to stay calm in stressful situations. The Patient Care Tech practices within the organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs all duties both clinical and non-clinical to prepare for admission, transfers and discharges including but not limited to securing IV pump, zeroing bed and updating white board with current information.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by correctly: cleaning equipment, using infection control techniques, reporting damaged/malfunctioning equipment, changing out sharps containers, keeping hallways clear, and wiping down desk/nurses station.
• Upon discharge, clean white board, strip bed, remove equipment/supplies and properly store them.
• Maintains standards of care when completing and documenting daily duties, such as: hygiene, vital signs, nutritional assistance, weight/height, ambulation, fingerstick blood sugar and measuring intake and output.
• Accurately collects/labels all specimens, and transports to Lab, as indicated.
• Makes rounds on patients and answers call lights immediately, using excellent customer service techniques.
• Promptly reports any unusual incidents and/or any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to the appropriate staff person maintaining confidentiality.
• Introduces self to patient and family upon arrival to room.
• Communicates appropriate information to nurse and/or unit coordinator in a timely manner, i.e., physician phone calls, stat orders, critical results, patient needs, etc.
• Uses technology appropriately, whether entering data or securing data from the computer system.
• Accurately enters orders and charges into the computer system as appropriate.
• Manages one's own time and the time of others. Able to prioritize tasks.
• Self motivated and able to make appropriate decisions regarding patient care.
• Contributes to the plan of care under the direction of the nurse by following the patient safety goals of fall risk and skin monitoring.
• Reinforces selected patient teaching initiated by the nurse.
• When training completed in Lab, demonstrates working knowledge and skills for phlebotomy, including the accurate labeling of specimens.
• Assists in maintaining necessary supplies, blood tubes from Lab.
• Assists RN/Physician/PA with patient care duties, such as: cast/splint application, suturing, lumbar punctures, discontinuing peripheral IV's/urinary catheters, Holtor monitoring placement/return instructions, ECG's and MUSE editing/management, spinal immobilization, post-mortem care, and communicates actions to RN.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED OR be currently enrolled in a high school or GED program AND one of the following:
• Hold a CNA license or have completed the Gold Standard Intern Program
• Have documentation of fundamentals of nursing courses
• Have a minimum of 18 months in a relevant patient care role.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About the University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.