Patient Support Technician, PT, Day

Prisma Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support Registered Nurses in providing routine patient care on the Neuroscience & Stroke Unit. You will assist with hygiene, feeding, mobility, and monitoring of vital signs under direction from the RN.

The role requires CNA or CMA training, CPR Heartsaver, and unit secretary training within 90 days of hire; prior CNA/CMA experience is preferred. Day shift in Richland Hospital, Prisma Health.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene tasks (bathing, hair care, teeth brushing) under the RN.
• Assist with feeding and meal tray setup, supporting nutritional needs.
• Assist with ambulation and fall prevention under supervision.
• Monitor inputs/outputs and document vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, heart rate, oxygenation).

Skills

CNA Certification

CMA Certification

CPR Heartsaver

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma

CNA/CMA 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. 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

Richland Hospital

Department

Neuroscience & Stroke Unit

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