Technician-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is hiring a Nursing Assistant/MA support role in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The position performs patient care tasks under the supervision of the registered nurse, supporting basic patient care and ensuring comfort and safety for patients.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of recent experience, and current CNA/AEMT/MA licensure or certification, with BLS certification to be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent patient care experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• CNA/MA/AEMT licensure or certification required; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN.
• Assists with patient assessments and routine care including vital signs and basic monitoring.
• Maintains patient safety and environment; assists with mobility and transfers.
• Communicates with patients, families, and the healthcare team to coordinate care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices
• Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings
• Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments
• Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps
• Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals
• Transports non-monitored patients
• Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired