Patient Care Technician, Oncology Neurology - Nights

Boone Health Medical Group; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Boone Health Medical Group in Independence, Kansas, seeks a Nursing Support staff member for the night shift. The role involves providing direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, and documenting activities. Candidates should be enrolled in a nursing program or possess relevant experience such as nursing assistance. This position is vital for ensuring patient safety and care within the facility. The work environment promotes lifelong learning and development, making it a prime opportunity for emerging nurses.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a professional nursing education program.
• Experience as a nursing assistant or emergency medical technician.
• Certified as a nursing assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under nurse supervision.
• Administers Activities of Daily Living and vital signs.
• Documents patient care activities and reports changes.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Communication

Education

Enrollment in a nursing education program

Job description

# **Job Description****Additional Job Information*** Sign on Bonus Eligible* Full-time/Part-time Available* Nights* 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.* Benefit Eligible* Meet the Team! –### ## **Overview****Job Summary**Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm. Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the RN which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.**Job Responsibilities*** Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), performs vital signs (VS), intake and output (I&O), fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, foley care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.* Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse. Assists nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities provided.* Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient’s needs.* Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development and lifelong learning, as well as acting as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.* Boone Health has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.* Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.**Minimum Qualifications**Experience:* Is enrolled in a professional or practical nursing education program and has or will complete within ninety (90) days a fundamentals of nursing course; or* Was a professional nursing or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or* Is certified as a nursing assistant; or* Has documentation of current registration as a certified nursing assistant in another state that meets the requirements listed in 42 CFR 483.151 and 483.152; or* Has documented experience as a nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician in the past three (3) years; or* Has proof of completion of a patient care technician training program which meets the curriculum requirements of this rule or UAP training program in Missouri or another state which meets the requirements of this rule within the last three (3) years;* Has completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country; or* Has proof of certification as a patient care technician.Supervisor Experience: Non-RequiredLicenses & Certification: Non-Required**Preferred Qualifications*** Licenses & Certification: Certified Nurse Assistant**Work Shift**Night Shift (United States of America)**Legal Statement**The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Equal Opportunity Employer