PRN Restorative tech

North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc

United States

On-site

USD 22,000 - 27,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services in the United States seeks a Restorative Care Technician (PRN) for Acute Rehabilitation Services. You will assist with patient care, mobility, and daily living activities under RN supervision, helping promote safety and comfort.

This role includes documentation, rounds coordination with RN and therapists, equipment management, and adherence to unit competencies. A high school diploma and CPR certification are required, with 40-hour rehab content training.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must meet continuing education requirements and unit competencies.
Must be able to lift and transfer patients as needed.
Must work with PT, OT, ST as needed.

Responsibilities

Performs assigned patient care and mobility tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Make rounds on assigned unit(s) and coordinates patient care and mobility activities with registered nurse and therapist as appropriate.
Maintains patient activity assignment sheet and documents patient care and mobility activities in the patient record.
Maintains necessary supplies and equipment to promote patient care and mobility activities.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility support

Documentation

Team coordination

Equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career - it's a calling. Our teammates' \"True North\" is what calls them to health care; it's their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Department: 10007370 Acute Rehabilitation Services

Work Shift: Nya as a PRN Tech should work 16 hrs a PP so .2 FTE.

Job Description:

The Restorative Care Technician at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing patient care and mobility tasks within patient care units under the supervision of a registered nurse. They maintain patient records, ensure adequate supplies and equipment for patient care, and prioritize patient needs while promoting a safe patient and staff environment. The role involves frequent patient care activities, including lifting and transferring patients with limited weight-bearing capability.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Patient Care:

Performs assigned patient care and mobility tasks within patient care units under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Make rounds on assigned unit(s) and coordinates patient care and mobility activities with registered nurse and therapist as appropriate.

Documentation:

Maintains patient activity assignment sheet.
Documents patient care and mobility activities in the patient record.
Performs additional documentation as appropriate or assigned.

Activities of Daily Living:

Performs assigned tasks as appropriate to meet personal and comfort needs of patients.

Equipment/Supply Utilization:

Maintains necessary supplies and equipment to promote patient care and mobility activities.
Cleans equipment as appropriate between patient use.
Notifies supervisor of patient supply and equipment needs and gives an adequate account of equipment an supplies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Maintains functional knowledge of equipment common to the unit.
Utilizes and cares for equipment on nursing unit.
Must meet continuing education requirements, including unit specific competencies.
Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide appropriate care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Must be able to recognize changes in patient condition and report appropriately.
Must complete role specific orientation, including 40 hours of rehab content.
Must complete MIS training.
Must be able to demonstrate passive and active range of motion.
Must work side-by-side with PT, OT, ST upon evaluation of patient's ability/needs.
Must show knowledge of skills training with eating, transferring, toileting, and mobility.
Must be able to prioritize patient care, carry out assigned duties, report and/or document same.
Must be able to report changes in patient's condition which may impair ability to participate in mobility activities.
Assumes additional appropriate duties as delegated or needed.
Must have the capacity to function without direct supervision.
Communicates and coordinates patient activities with nursing and therapy staff.
Must project positive image of NMMC and nursing unit to all customers.
Promotes harmony on unit and with other departments.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
Aware of cultural diversity; interacts appropriately with patient, family and others.