Patient Care Tech PRN Nights - Women's Services

Palestine Regional Medical Center; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, is seeking a diligent Nursing Assistant to support patient care in a 150-bed hospital. You will assist with daily activities, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with RNs and the care team to maintain safe, clean, and well-organized patient areas.

The role requires basic computer knowledge, strong communication, and the ability to work under supervision within a dynamic hospital setting. BLS is required; CNA licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a Patient Care Training program is preferred.
• BLS certification is required.
• State CNA licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Consult with supervisor and keep informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provide basic nursing care to ill patients.
• Perform general nursing tasks such as positioning, turning, and use of equipment.
• Record vital signs and input/output accurately and timely.
• Prepare patient rooms for admissions and transfers; ensure equipment is in room.
• Maintain a clean, comfortable patient environment.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures; help with patient belongings.
• Answer call lights, telephone, and paging system promptly.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Organizational skills

Attendance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Patient Care Training program (preferred)

Job description

Description

Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.

Description

Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.

Job Summary

Performs patient observation, documents patient care and response to care and communicates significant information to the registered nurse and other appropriate team members.

Essential Functions

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Provide basic care to ill patients.
• Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
• Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room.
• Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting.
• Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property.
• Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate.
• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold.
• Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN.
• Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment.
• Assist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
• Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient.
• Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
• Perform these duties under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Functions as a member of the Patient Care Team in conjunction with the Licensed Direct Care Giver

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Performs
• other related duties as assigned.

Education

• High school graduate or GED.
• Successful completion of a Patient Care Training program preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• State Certified Nursing Assistant licensure preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Experience

• Healthcare experience preferred.