RESOURCE PATIENT CARE TECH (NIGHTS, AS-NEEDED)

Johnson Memorial Health; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson Memorial Health in Franklin, Indiana seeks a Resource Patient Care Tech for nights, AS-NEEDED. This role assists with admissions, delivers care per unit standards, and supports the RN and physicians.

Responsibilities include vital signs, patient transport, daily living activities, equipment handling, documentation, and collaboration in CQI and unit meetings. CPR-certified Nursing Assistant with a High School diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Nursing Assistant certification or equivalent on-the-job training (min 3 months).
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Take initial vital signs, measurements and weights; orient patients/families to unit and hospital facilities.
• Delivers patient care per unit standards and documents appropriately; supports RN and hospital mission.
• Assist physician and/or nurse with procedures and monitor patient status.
• Record intake/output and report changes to RN in a timely manner.
• Assist with activities of daily living and transport patients as needed.
• Stock, clean and manage equipment and supplies; maintain a clean patient area.
• Provide emotional support and participate in unit meetings and CQI activities.

Skills

Sterile technique

Interpersonal skills

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant certification

CPR certification

Job description

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RESOURCE PATIENT CARE TECH (NIGHTS, AS-NEEDED)

PRN/POOL Franklin, IN, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2388

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with admission process by taking initial vital signs, measurements and weights, orienting patient/family to unit, hospital facilities and services, and documenting appropriately per unit standards.

Delivers patient care promptly, accurately and according to unit standards, policies and procedures, as well as patient’s plan of care. Contributes relevant and appropriate information to RN. Maintains confidentiality of patient related issues. Supports the Patient Bill of Rights and Hospital Mission and Values. Participates in meeting and reinforcing patient’s educational needs, documents accordingly.

Assists physician and/or nurse with procedures.

• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique
• May perform EKGs if trained

Monitors and accurately records patient intake and output. Reports changes in patient’s status (e.g., changes in vital signs, level of consciousness, weight, mobility status, comfort level, feeding pattern or any unusual occurrences) to RN in a timely manner.

Assists patient with routine activities of daily living: feeding, bathing, ambulating and skin care according to policy and documents appropriately.

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills appropriate to the age, type and development level of patients.

Answers call lights timely and intervenes appropriately. Responds to patient and family requests promptly.

Transports patients to various departments and upon discharge.

Stocks supplies for unit and/or patient.

• Removes equipment and supplies not in use; cleans equipment and returns to appropriate storage location.
• Keeps patient area clean and free of trash and clutter. Keeps linen appropriately stored; empties linen hampers and trash, as needed.

Provides and documents patient treatments.

Provides emotional support to patients and families, documents appropriately.

Attends and participates in unit related inservices, conferences and meetings.

Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals. Utilized proper chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.

Participates in unit staff meetings and CQI plan to improve organizational performance and achieve unit and organizational goals.

Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and hospital policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.

Performs additional duties as requested by Charge Nurse or Department Director.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High school diploma or equivalent. Certification as a Nursing Assistant course or equivalent on the job training specific to the area for a minimum of three months. Maintains current CPR certification.

Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SCHEDULE

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.
POOL Position
Required to pick up a minimum of 3 shifts in a 6-week schedule.