Patient Care Technician - Full-time & PRN

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital - Official; Seneca (KS); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital - Official is seeking a CNA-in-training to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision. You will assist patients with daily activities, personal care, comfort, and essential tasks in a hospital setting.

The position requires enrollment in high school or an equivalent program, CNA certification in the state, CPR certification, and basic computer/clerical skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent.
• Req. Cert./ Current CNA certificate in the state where employed, CPR certified.
• Computer and clerical experience desirable.

Responsabilités

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement program, environmental and infection control standards.
• Performs basic nursing procedures, including collection of lab specimens, thermal applications, application of simple dressing, and perineal care.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, intake and output.
• Assist in admission, transfer, and dismissal procedures of the patient.
• Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, bed pans, transportation, skin care, oral care and positioning.
• Keeps the patient’s room straightened and clean.
• Maintains patient documentation as outlined by hospital policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient data. Use complete discretion when discussing patient information.
• Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of medical treatment.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and maintains professionalism.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings as required.
• Orders supplies for nursing floor and ER units as needed from central supply.
• Follows all hospital infection prevention policies, including proper hand hygiene, use of PPE, and ensures patient care equipment is cleaned, disinfected, and stored appropriately after each use.
• Monitors and restocks patient care areas with necessary supplies.

Connaissances

CPR certified

Computer experience

Clerical experience

CNA certificate

Formation

High school student

Description du poste

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to: Director of Nursing & Nursing Supervisor

Responsible for: Does not supervise other employees

Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with all hospital

Departments and the Medical Staff.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under direct supervision. Assists

patients with activities of daily living, providing for personal care, comfort, and

assistance when necessary.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent

Req. Cert./ Current C.N.A certificate in the state where employed, CPR certified. Computer and clerical experience desirable

JOB DUTIES (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement program, environmental and infection control standards.
• Performs basic nursing procedures, including collection of lab specimens, thermal applications, application of simple dressing, and perineal care.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, intake and output.
• Assist in admission, transfer, and dismissal procedures of the patient.
• Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, bed pans, transportation, skin care, oral care and positioning.
• Keeps the patient’s room straightened and clean.
• Maintains patient documentation as outlined by hospital policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient data. Use complete discretion when discussing patient information.
• Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of medical treatment.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and maintains professionalism.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings as required.
• Orders supplies for nursing floor and ER units as needed from central supply.
• Follows all hospital infection prevention policies, including proper hand hygiene, use of PPE, and ensures patient care equipment is cleaned, disinfected, and stored appropriately after each use.
• Monitors and restocks patient care areas with necessary supplies.