Patient Care Tech - Surgical Unit - Full Time - Nights

Norman Regional Health System; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate and dedicated nursing assistant to join their dynamic Surgical Unit. This role involves providing essential patient care, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting and collaborates effectively with a team of healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for patients. With opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plans

Free Parking

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Certification as a nursing assistant or 6 months of recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care and assists in maintaining a safe environment.
• Records vital signs and provides general nursing care.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Clerical Support

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Departmental Overview

Compensation / Benefits

• $13.21-$21.58/hr depending on previous work experience.
• Evening differential $1.50/hr.
• Night differential $1.75/hr.
• Weekend differential $1.75/hr.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.

The ideal candidate for our Surgical Unit thrives in fast-paced environment, has a strong willingness to learn, understands how to deliver safe and effective & compassionate clinical care along side a team. Our unit has thirty two beds. We take care of patients with both surgical and nonsurgical conditions, we care for patients through the nursing process of assessment planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Furthermore, our team nurses & patient care techs collaborate with other healthcare professionals for best possible treatment of our patients.

Job Summary

Job Summary

• Provides basic patient care
• Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment
• Takes and records vital sign (VS) data and relays to patient's nurse
• Provides general nursing care and routine treatment /procedures
• Facilitates processing of patients
• Provides clerical receptionist support
• Provides Coordinating Support
• Performs additional duties related to the specific needs of the department

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent GED.
• Certification as a nursing assistant or 6 months of recent experience as a nursing assistant.

Experience

• Six (6) months of recent experience as a nursing assistant.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or one clinical semester of nursing school or successful completion of an acute care nurse aide course; or six (6) months previous experience in a healthcare position can be substituted for the experience.

(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).

Licensure/Certification

• Basic Life Support *(BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained through re-training for duration of employment.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Schedule

7p-7a
Work Shift

Night
Position Type

Regular Full Time