Post Partum Patient Care Tech

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; Mitylene (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama is seeking a Post Partum Patient Care Tech Advanced Nursing Extern to provide patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role supports the Nursing department with selected technical skills, data collection and lab specimen collection, and may assume additional duties within scope.

The candidate must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Pharmacology,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• Must have completed Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Pharmacology, and Medication Administration.
• BLS required and familiarity with computer software.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Support Nursing department with selected technical skills and data collection.
• Collect lab specimens and assist with related duties.
• Additional duties within the scope of the role may be assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program

Completed Fundamentals of Nursing Care

Pharmacology coursework completed

Medication Administration coursework completed

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights: Summary

The Advanced Nursing Extern will be responsible to provide patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Extern's duties and responsibilities are limited to those that fall under the scope of practice of unlicensed health care providers acting under the direction of a licensed nurse as per the Alabama Board of Nursing.

This individual shall support the department of Nursing, which include, but are not limited to, selected technical skills, data collection, and lab specimen collection. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• Must have completed a MINIMUM of Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Pharmacology, and Medication Administration in Nursing School.

Licensure/Certification

• BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software.
• Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills.
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance.
• Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center East

Job

Post Partum Patient Care Tech Advanced Nursing Extern

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.