Pt Care and Observation Tech

970 Scotland Memorial Hospital, Inc; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotland Memorial Hospital, Inc. in Laurinburg, NC is seeking a Full-time Patient Safety Attendant. You will perform assigned patient care tasks, monitor safety, and assist nurses while documenting care in the medical record.

The role requires NC CNA listing, CPR certification, and de-escalation training within 3 months of hire. Preferred at hire is one year of hospital experience, especially in critical care or behavioral health settings.

Qualifications

• Current NC CNA listing is required.
• Current CPR certification.
• AEGIS De-Escalation Training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and report abnormalities to the nurse.
• Document patient information in the electronic medical record.
• Address patient/family questions to the nurse.
• Attend to patient comfort and safety and prepare patients for examinations.
• Maintain aseptic technique in all procedures.
• Assist with basic nursing tasks and patient transport as directed.
• Support emergency life-saving measures under nurse supervision.

Skills

CNA certification

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Education

NC CNA certification

Job description

Department: Scotland Memorial Hospital - Patient Safety Attendants Status: Full time Shift: 3rd (United States of America) Schedule Details/Additional Information: Minimum Requirement: Current NC CNA listing; current CPR, AEGIS De Escalation Training within 3 months of Hire. Preferred At Hire: One-Year Experience In Hospital Setting, Preferably Critical Care And Behavioral Health Experience.

Job Description

1. Performs assigned tasks and maintains awareness of pertinent rationale and special precautions. Demonstrates competency in performing tasks.
   1. Obtains vital signs on all patients according to hospital policy and communicates abnormalities to the nurse in a timely manner: Blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature (oral, auxiliary, or rectal), weights.
   2. Documents information on designated portions of the electronic medical record.
   3. Relates all patient/family questions to the nurse in a timely manner.
   4. Acknowledges patient psycho-social needs and reports information to the nurse.
   5. Prepares the patient for examination.
   6. Uses proper draping and wrapping technique to maintain asepsis.
2. Proficiently performs the following duties when properly instructed:
   1. Application of hot/cold compresses.
   2. Measures and fits crutches properly.
   3. Collects/labels laboratory specimens.
   4. Cleans wounds and abrasions.
   5. Prepares sterile trays.
   6. Applies simple bandages.
   7. Applies ace bandages.
   8. Performs surgical skin preps.
   9. Performs febrile sponge baths.
   10. Applies restraints, as ordered.
   11. Applies electrodes for heart monitoring.
   12. Assists physicians with specialized examinations.
   13. Performs EKGs.
   14. Assist licensed nurse with admissions, transfers, and discharge procedures as directed.
3. Maintains an environment that promotes safety for both the associate and the patient.
   1. Demonstrates knowledge of the patients who are at high risk for falls, injury or harm to themselves or others. Able to identify patients at high risk for falls.
   2. Locks wheels on all stretchers and wheelchairs.
   3. Puts up side rails on all patients laying on stretchers.
   4. Places call bells within reach of the patient.
   5. Maintains a workplace that is clean and free of clutter.
   6. Assists patients with positioning, turning, and ambulation.
   7. Ensures that patients are properly secured before transport.
   8. Provides for constant patient observation when instructed.
   9. Maintains a ligature free environment for at risk patients.
4. Demonstrates knowledge of the policy and procedures for protective and restrictive devices.
   1. Assists in applying devices properly to ensure patient safety.
5. Complies with standard precautions in the implementation of patient care.
6. Assists in checking and restocking patient room with necessary supplies such as: gloves, suction apparatus/canisters, Ambu bags, needle disposal boxes, etc.
7. Maintains patient care areas:
   1. Cleans the stretchers between patients.
   2. Handles clean and soiled linen appropriately.
   3. If trauma patient, assures that under mattress is cleaned.
8. Assists with the elimination needs of the patient considering the patient's privacy, psychosocial, and physiological needs.
   1. Assist the patient with eliminations (I.e. bedpan, urinal, assisting to bathroom).
   2. Demonstrate proper technique when administering enemas.
   3. Collects and labels specimens appropriately.
9. Performs clerical duties as directed.
10. Communicates effectively with health care team.
    1. Answers two-way radio and dispatches messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
    2. Assists licensed personnel by making phone calls, running errands, or photocopying, etc. as directed by the RN or MD.
11. Initiates and/or assists with emergency life support measures as directed by the licensed nurse.
    1. Maintains currency in basic life support skills.
    2. Initiates and/or assists with CPR during a code blue situation.
    3. Obtains supplies for the emergency as directed by the nurse or health care provider.
    4. Demonstrates standard precautions during an emergency.
12. Performs other related duties as delegated by the licensed nurse, the manager, or the director of the Emergency Center.
    1. Demonstrates a familiarity with hospital policies and procedures.
    2. Assumes responsibility for patient's personal belongings and valuables and documents disposition of items on the electronic medical record.
    3. Places all used instruments in the appropriate container in the dirty utility room.
    4. Demonstrates knowledge of the location of all emergency equipment and supplies.
    5. Always stays accessible when on duty.
    6. Cooperates and offers assistance to all personnel.
13. Adheres to organizational/departmental health and safety standards.
    1. Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to hospital and departmental safety regulations, disaster plans, infection control policies, fire safety regulations, hazardous materials disposal.
    2. Demonstrates knowledge of emergency codes and their meanings.
    3. Utilizes standard precautions in compliance with infection control guidelines.
14. Age Specific Competency: Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and have the ability to meet the needs of and provide the care of these patients. The age categories to be included are: Neonatal/Infant: 0-11 months; Pediatrics: 1-12 years; Adolescence: 13-17 years; Young Adult/Adult: 18-64 years; Adult/Middle Aged: 65-79 years; Geriatric: 80+ years.
15. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Careers At Scotland Health Care System

At Scotland Health Care System, we're proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way. Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need. We offer a full spectrum of services—including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care—along with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women's health. Our culture is built on caring - for our patients and for our people. We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities. That's why we offer: Competitive compensation Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare Flexible scheduling Exclusive savings programs Career growth and advancement opportunities.

About Scotland Health Care System

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina is proud to be the community's health care system. We are a community owned and controlled not-for-profit organization that includes Scotland Memorial Hospital, Scotland Physicians Network with sixteen medical practices, Scotland Regional Hospice (formerly Hospice of Scotland County), Scotland Family Counseling Center, and Scotland Memorial Foundation. Here at Scotland Health Care System, we understand that healthcare is evolving. Advances in medicine and strides in technology are providing local communities access to better healthcare. It is our desire to provide you the best care possible. Our staff will be here to help you and your loved ones when the need arises.

Our Beliefs About Our Future

To successfully accomplish our Mission and Vision our transformation must include creative and innovative changes in what we do and how we do it. We must change from a hospital and provider-centric model to a patient-centered, ambulatory model. There will be a continued focus on moving the industry to an increasingly ambulatory based delivery model focused on the health of the individual patient and the overall health of the population we serve. New payment models will incent us to better coordinate our patient’s care along the continuum of services. This includes both how our patients are treated and how their treatment information flows. New partners, arrangements, and competitors will emerge for us as a result of the new treatment and payment models. We will be strategically advantaged by coordinating access to a comprehensive continuum of care. Patients and their families will behave more like Consumers, expecting more Value, Convenience, and Access, in addition to caring and compassionate Service. Limited opportunities to pursue Smart Growth will necessitate us focusing our strategic efforts and resource allocation decisions.