Senior Patient Care Tech - Student Extern

Community Health Network (Indianapolis); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Senior Patient Care Tech - Student Extern for night shifts in Indianapolis. The role includes direct patient care under RN supervision, plus indirect tasks like documentation and unit support.

You must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program and have completed at least the first semester with transcripts provided at hire. Applicants should demonstrate teamwork, strong communication, ability to multitask, and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Accepted into an accredited nursing program with acceptance letter on hire.
• Completed at least the first nursing semester with official transcripts on hire.
• Ability to perform basic patient care tasks such as bathing, feeding, vitals, ADLs, and catheter care.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids; able to lift and assist patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision (bathing, feeding, vitals).
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient mobility.
• Document care and reinforce patient/family education.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to deliver services and ensure safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nursing school acceptance

First nursing semester completed

Job description

Senior Patient Care Tech - Student Extern

Shift

Night Job

Hours

12 hours per pay period, one weekend shift every 6 weeks, one winter holiday

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.

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