Patient Care Technician - Post Surgical Unit

lmh; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Excellent benefits

Job summary

LMH Health in Lawrence, KS seeks a dedicated Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision during 7p–7a shifts. You will assist with admissions, discharges and transfers, respond to patient needs, and support a compassionate care environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, excellent customer service, and adherence to treatment plans, with opportunities for growth and advancement within LMH Health.

Qualifications

• Kansas CNA certification required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant (CMA) program or 1 year of nursing school.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the RN direction.
• Accompany patients to treatments and activities.
• Complete documentation accurately and timely.
• Assist with lifts, transfers, positioning and ambulation.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Assist with patient meals and bathing as directed.
• Adhere to applicable policies and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Maintain regular attendance as an essential function.

Skills

CNA certification

CMA program

EMT certification

BLS certification

Education

CMA program completion

1 year of nursing school

Job description

Something special starts here.

You can't define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full - with joy, purpose and lifelong health - it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you're looking for at LMH Health.

You're looking for at LMH Health:

• Join a team that cares about the community
• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
• Professional development and recognition
• Excellent benefits

We're looking for you.

Job Description

This position is offered as a permanent, full-time role only. If you are seeking temporary, PRN, or part-time schedules, please apply to other available opportunities on our careers site.

SCHEDULE

• Full-Time
• 3x12hr shifts
• Nights 7p-7a

I. JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing selected patient care activities working under the direction of an RN. Must have excellent customer service skills and be a team player. Recognize changes in patient condition and reports to appropriate person. Assists in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients. Responds compassionately to patient requests and call lights in a timely manner.

II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct care in accordance with treatment plans, as directed by the charge nurse, RN or nursing director.
• Accompany patients to various treatments throughout the facility.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform and assist with patient lifts, transfers, positioning and ambulation.
• Observe report and document questionable patient conditions to the RN on duty.
• Assist with patient meals and bathing as directed.
• Performs nursing care according to the population served on the unit as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy.
• Comply with laws and regulations in maintaining patient information.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

III. JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Current Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification, Completion of a Medical Assistant program (CMA), Current EMT training certification, or completion of 1 year of nursing school
• Current BLS certification

Preferred:

• Prior patient care experience

Our Cultural Beliefs

• People First
• Integrity Matters
• Better Together

At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.