Patient Care Technician - 10 West Unit - FT

Davita Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, primarily focusing on geriatric patients. Responsibilities include providing basic nursing care, transporting patients, and working as part of a dedicated team. Successful candidates will earn a $7,500 sign-on bonus and must complete orientation during daytime hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers CPR certification needed within 6 months.
• Certified Nursing Assistant license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and perform advanced technical skills for specified age groups.
• Document and report patient observations to licensed staff.
• Transport patients and manage admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate or GED

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support

Certified Nursing Assistant license (preferred)

Job description

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

**This position is located at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital**

10 West is a 28 bed Medical-Surgical unit primarily consists of the geriatric population with a wide range of medical diagnoses. Together we work as a team to ensure the needs of our patients are met. The care we provide includes assistance with activities of daily living and maintaining a safe and comfortable space to heal as our patients transition home or to skilled-care facilities.

This position is full time, working the night shift with every other weekend and rotating holidays

This position is eligible for a $7,500.00 sign-on bonus when successful candidate meets applicable guidelines.

Successful candidate MUST BE able to attend required orientation classes during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm for the first 2 weeks. These classes are mandatory!

If you want to learn more about being a Patient Care Tech/Nursing Assistant at Carilion or hear testimonials from current Nursing Assistants, please watch this VIDEO.

As a part of the patient care team, you'll experience an environment defined by a deep commitment to your personal well-being and professional development. This is a great opportunity start your health care career journey, within a setting renowned for clinical excellence.

You'll provide nursing care that includes taking the patient's blood pressure, checking their oxygen levels and temperature, as well as assisting patients of all sexes and genders with bathing, meals, toileting, ambulation, and other basic needs. The Patient Care Tech/Nursing Assistant role can include one-on-one care of patients on suicide or safety precautions.

Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant job duties include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Provide basic nursing care and perform advanced technical skills for specified age groups.
• Transport patients, supplies, specimens, and equipment within the facility.
• Appropriately document and report patient observations to licensed staff.
• Contribute to Carilion Clinic's performance improvement activities.
• Review medical records for outstanding orders.
  Process equipment between patients as needed (clean unit-based equipment and gather supplies needed to operate equipment).
• Manage admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  Coordinate patient flow into/out of area using department/unit-specific software and Intranet.
• May also provide one-on-one patient care related to suicide or safety precautions.

What We Require:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Close attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Successfully complete orientation and competency validation.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR) required within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Nursing Assistant license preferred.
• Previous experience in direct patient care preferred.

About Carilion

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment:Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage:Doing what's right for our patients without question.

Curiosity:Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.

Requisition Number: 152754
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Night
Shift Details: EOW, Rotating Holidays
Recruiter: SARAH R BOSWELL
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

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