Patient Support Technician, Marion Suite, FT, Days-

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland is seeking a nursing assistant to support the Registered Nurse by performing routine tasks and engaging with patients to meet basic needs. The role offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates and requires CNA/CMA training or nursing fundamentals.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and monitoring inputs/outputs, while documenting vitals and reporting abnormal values to the RN.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• CNA or CMA course or nursing fundamentals from an accredited organization required.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene (bathing, hair, teeth care).
• Assist with nutrition and feeding; set up meal trays and help with drinking.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

Patient assistance

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA or CMA course or nursing fundamentals

Tools

CPR Heartsaver

Job description

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Job Summary

Job Profile Summary

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

This position is eligible for a $2,500 Sign On Bonus until December 31, 2021, for external candidates only.

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. In addition, team members must be certification eligible and will have one year to obtain required certification.

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

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

15106511 Marion Suite

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