Patient Care Technician - 8th Floor Med/Surg - Regular Hours - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY seeks a Nursing Assistant to support the nursing staff under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, providing basic patient care, hygiene, mobility, and a safe, clean environment.

The role requires a high school diploma and BLS; 0.75 FTE on days; pay range $18-$23/hour; background check may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients prior to interventions or care.
• Reports changes to primary caregiver.
• Monitors intake/output, vital signs, and weights.
• Provides bathing, hygiene, mobility, positioning, and toileting.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Safety and hygiene

Team communication

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 99124
Department NURS MED/SURG 8TH
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 12.50
FTE 0.75
Work Schedule CWAT-UFCSM - 12 HR
Employee Status A2 - Regular 60 Hours
Union 2006 - UFCW
Pay Range $18 - $23 per hour