Patient Care Tech: Vital Signs, Mobility & Support

West-Tennessee-Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

West-Tennessee-Healthcare in Jackson, TN, seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide hygienic care and assist with assigned patient procedures according to age-specific needs. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with admissions, repositioning, ambulation, meals, and accurate documentation in the EMR.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS certification within orientation. Prior experience is preferred, with training available on unit.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within orientation and kept current.
• Experience is preferred but training on unit is available.

Responsibilities

• Answer call lights and assist with patient needs.
• Take vital signs and record per unit policy.
• Assist with admissions, repositioning, and mobility.
• Assist with meals and feeding for patients as needed.
• Document intake/output and care activities in the EMR.
• Assist with transport and maintain unit cleanliness.
• Set up telemetry where applicable and monitor patients.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient assistance

Ambulation support

Hygienic care

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Telemetry equipment

Job description

West-Tennessee-Healthcare in Jackson, TN, seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide hygienic care and assist with assigned patient procedures according to age-specific needs. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with admissions, repositioning, ambulation, meals, and accurate documentation in the EMR.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS certification within orientation. Prior experience is preferred, with training available on unit.