Sr Patient Care Technician Student Extern Anderson

Community Health Network Inc.; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional care in your community. As a Sr. Patient Care Tech Student Extern, you will work closely with Registered Nurses to deliver vital patient care services, including bathing, feeding, and monitoring vital signs. This role not only enhances your nursing skills but also allows you to make a real difference in patients' lives. With a commitment to professional growth and community involvement, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a compassionate team that values empathy and collaboration. Take the next step in your nursing career with us!

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, along with Nursing School acceptance.
• Experience with patient care tasks such as bathing and feeding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care under a Registered Nurse's direction.
• Collaborate with team members for patient care and documentation.

Skills

Basic Patient Care

Communication Skills

Documentation

Multitasking

Emotional Control

Education

High School diploma or GED

Acceptance into Nursing School

Completed first semester of Nursing School

Tools

Computer for Documentation

Job description

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

Shift

PRN (as needed)

Hours

PRN requirement is 24 hours per 6-week scheduling period.

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 a Registered Nurse. Performs direct and indirect patient care, including bathing, assisting with elimination, feeding, bed making, safety observation, blood glucose checks, vital signs, urinary catheter care, dressing changes, and phlebotomy. Indirect care includes documentation, reinforcing patient/family education, stocking supplies, and orienting patients and staff to the unit. Collaborates with team members to perform other duties as directed.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Accepted into an accredited Nursing School (provide acceptance letter upon hire)
• Completed at least the first semester of Nursing School (provide official transcripts upon hire)
• Experience with basic patient care needs such as bathing, feeding, vitals, activities of daily living, transportation, IV discontinuation, phlebotomy, blood glucose testing, catheter care, dressing changes, and restraints
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is possible
• Ability to use a computer for documentation and work-related purposes
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, nonverbal) and professionalism
• Accountability and a positive, courteous attitude
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask
• Self-directed, motivated, and responsible
• Ability to handle situations with emotional control and professionalism

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift
• 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 team members as integral to the patient experience. We pride ourselves on not just having employees but Caregivers. Join our community as we make a difference in your community.

Locations include:

• Community Physician Network Indianapolis Eastside
• Community Physician Network Indianapolis Southside

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