Technician-Patient Care PRN II

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a qualified Nursing Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in a hospital setting. You will assist with vital signs, basic procedures, and patient comfort while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include collaborating with RNs, aiding with patient transfers, and supporting discharge planning, with focus on patient autonomy and dignity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.
• CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

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.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient transport

RN collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or 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.

Job 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.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Minimum Licensure, Registration, Certification

CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification. BLS certification within 14 days of hire.