Patient Care Technician - 6th Floor Med/Surg - Per Diem - Variable

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the nursing staff with basic patient care for non-acutely ill patients. You will assist with hygiene, mobility, activities of daily living and ensuring a safe environment under RN supervision.

Requires a high school diploma and Basic Life Support/behavior management training by probation end. Shift is variable; pay ranges from $16 to $22 per hour for a part-time, hourly position in the NURS MED/SURG 6TH department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic life support and behavior management training to be completed by end of probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients prior to interventions or care.
• Reports changes or concerns to the primary caregiver.
• Observes, documents intake/output and vital signs; records weights.
• Provides bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, and toileting.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Observation & reporting

Mobility assistance

Safety & hygiene

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists the nursing staff in the provision of basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, i.e., personal hygiene, activities of daily living and mobility. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. May be required to transport medications as defined and authorized by Pharmacy Services.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Correctly identifies patients prior to performing interventions or care.
• Reports any changes or concerns of patients and families to the primary caregiver.
• Observes, collects, documents and reports intake and output, vital signs (temperature, radial pulse, respiration, blood pressure) and weights
• Provides bathing, oral and hair care, bed making, ambulation and positioning, and toileting.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

• Basic life support and behavior management training to be completed by end of a probationary period and maintained while in position.

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 99332
Department NURS MED/SURG 6TH
Shift Variable
Shift Hours Worked 12.50
FTE 0.15
Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-12 HR
Employee Status A7 - Occasional
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $16 - $22 per hour