Patient Support Technician, 8W Accountable Care, FT, Day

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking an Unit Secretary / CNA-support role at Richland Hospital in the 8W Accountable Care Unit. The role focuses on assisting the Registered Nurse with routine patient care, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and vital signs.

A CNA or CMA course and CPR/BLS credentials are required, with 90-day unit secretary training. Preferred candidates have hospital clerical experience and a High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CNA/CMA coursework or nursing fundamentals required.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
• Current CPR Heartsaver and BLS certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene activities.
• Assist with feeding and meal tray setup.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under RN guidance.
• Assist with toilet needs and monitor inputs/outputs.
• Document vital signs and report abnormal values to RN.

Skills

CPR Heartsaver

BLS

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/CMA course or nursing fundamentals

Tools

Unit secretary course

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Perform routine assistive tasks to assist the Registered Nurse to meet basic patient needs, unlicensed assistive personnel.

Accountabilities

• Assists patient with needs associated with personal hygiene. Duties include, but are not limited to, bathing, washing hair, brushing teeth and hair, and washing hands.
• Assists patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with feeding, drinking, and setting up meal trays.
• Assists patients with needs related to ambulation. Duties include, but are not limited to, dangling, walking, walking with assistive device, and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Meets patients' needs related to elimination. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting patient with getting to the bathroom, using a bedside commode, using a bedpan, and/or using a urinal. Accurately monitors inputs and outputs.
• Accurately completes and documents patient vital signs. Duties include assessing blood pressure, pulse, temperature, heart rate, and oxygenation via pulse ox or ETC02. Reports abnormal values to the registered nurse.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) course or nursing fundamentals from accredited organization required.

Previous CNA or CMA or related experience preferred. One year hospital clerical experience preferred.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

N/A

In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above

Team members employed in this job prior to July 1, 2020 are grandfathered under prior educational and experience requirements.

Other Required Skills And Experience

Current CPR Heartsaver required. Basic Life Support, Heartsaver certification or higher preferred.

Candidates must successfully complete PrismaHealth unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

Richland Hospital

Department

8W Accountable Care Unit

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