Patient Care Technician 1 Psych Eve8 DH

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nuvance Health is seeking a patient care assistant on the Danbury Hospital unit to support licensed staff with routine patient care activities, perform basic nursing tasks, and document information in the hospital system. The role emphasizes safety, comfort, and timely communication with the care team.

Minimum education is a high school diploma with zero to six months relevant experience; CNA certification is preferred and BLS/CPR is required within 90 days of start.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum formal education of High School Diploma.
• Zero to six months job-related experience.
• Active CNA certification preferred.
• BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date.

Aufgaben

• Provide physical care to assigned patients and perform basic nursing tasks.
• Implement nursing orders promptly with understanding of purpose.
• Enter data into the hospital computer system accurately and timely.
• Communicate patient information to the nurse in charge and care team.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort, including mobility and daily care.
• Attend staff meetings and read meeting minutes.

Kenntnisse

CNA certification

BLS/CPR

Communication skills

Data entry

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Tools

Hospital computer system

Jobbeschreibung

Description At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+

Description At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

Summary Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care (POC) testing.
• Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.
• Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit specific equipment &
• Provides patient comfort by positioning, extra bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within
• Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (i.e. side rails, restraints, bed/chair exit alarm, and
• hourly rounding).
• Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
• Communicates all patient and visitor information & observations to the appropriate person.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Reports and/or records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patient; reports all unusual conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
• Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Responds to priorities promptly; exercises good judgement in setting priorities for activities.
• Uses effective working relationships with all health care team members, patients, and significant others.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment & a clean, well stocked work area. Assists with maintaining unit equipment.
• Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter by providing a safe environment to specific patients. Follows WCHN standards of service excellence.
• Attends staff meetings. Reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes.
• Maintains competency for Basic Life Support certification.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of zero to six months job-related experience. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required. Active CNA certification is preferred. BLS/CPR required within 90 days of start date or upon completion orientation process (before being released from orientation and functioning independently) whichever comes first.

Working Conditions Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Danbury Hospital Org Unit: 91 Department: Psych Unit Exempt: No Salary Range: $20.50 - $28.50 Hourly