Patient Support Technician Nephrology, PRN, Days

Prisma Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the Registered Nurse in meeting basic patient needs and delivering compassionate, high‑quality care. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, nutrition, ambulation, and toileting; observing and reporting vital signs; and completing routine tasks under supervision.

This daytime position serves patients in Nephrology, with a focus on safety, accuracy in documentation, and maintaining a respectful patient

Qualifications

• Education - Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience - Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred.
• One year hospital clerical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, hair washing, brushing teeth.
• Assist with nutrition and feeding; set up meal trays and assist with feeding.
• Assist with ambulation, including use of assistive devices and fall prevention.
• Assist with elimination needs and monitor input/output.
• Record and report patient vital signs and notify nurse of abnormal values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Nursing Assistant / Medical Assistant course

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s purpose: Inspire health.Serve with compassion.Be the difference.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

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

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience - Previous nursing assistant, medical assistant or related experience preferred. One year hospital clerical experience preferred.

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, may accept current or former CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.
• In lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course, may accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at time of hire.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Candidates must successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• NA

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

5 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

Richland Hospital

Department

Nephrology