Senior Patient Care Tech - Student Extern

Community Health Network (Indianapolis); Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Anderson, IN seeks a Senior Patient Care Tech - Student Extern to assist registered nurses with direct and indirect patient care. Responsibilities include bathing, feeding, vitals, documentation and patient education support, while collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality care.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be accepted into an accredited nursing program (with acceptance letter) and have completed at least the first semester of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must provide nursing school acceptance letter upon hire.
• Must have completed at least the first semester of nursing school with transcripts upon hire.
• Ability to use a computer for documentation and work-related purposes.
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care such as bathing, assisting with elimination, feeding, and vital signs.
• Assist with indirect tasks including documentation and unit orientation.
• Collaborate with the care team to perform services as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Computer use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing school acceptance letter

Completed first semester of Nursing School

Job description

Senior Patient Care Tech - Student Extern

1515 N. Madison Ave.
Anderson , IN 46011
United States

Shift

Variable

Hours

Join Community
Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered - and we couldn't do it without you.

Make a Difference
The Sr. Patient Care Tech Student Extern works under the direction of Registered Nurse. Performs direct and indirect patient care. Direct patient care can include bathing, assisting with elimination, and assisting patients with feeding, bed making, safety observation, blood glucose checks, vital signs, urinary catheter insertion/care, dressing changes, and phlebotomy. Indirect patient care can include documentation; assist to reinforce patient/family education stocking supplies and orienting patients and staff to the unit. Collaborates with other team members to perform other services as directed.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications
Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.

• High School diploma or GED
• Currently accepted into an Accredited Nursing School (must provide Nursing school acceptance letter upon hire)
• Completed at least the first semester of Nursing School (must provide official transcripts upon hire)
• Performing some or all of basic patient care needs such as, bathing, feeding, vitals, activities of daily living, transportation of patients, discontinue IV, Phlebotomy, Accucheck, catheter care, clean dressing changes, and restraints
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is possible
• Any additional unit based duties
• Ability to use a computer for documentation and work related purposes
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills are required.
• Demonstrates accountability for own actions
• Provides service in a willing and courteous manner
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task.
• Able to take direction well, but also be self-directed and motivated.
• Requires a high degree of responsibility and responsiveness.
• Deal effectively with patients, visitors, situations, and other Care Team members, while maintaining emotional control

Additional requirements

• Must be able to lift
• Must be available for one week of full-time training

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.