Technician-Restorative Care

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Medical Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services seeks a Restorative Care Technician to assist with patient care and mobility tasks on the unit under RN supervision. You will maintain patient records, ensure supplies, and support safe patient care across the floor.

The role requires lifting and transferring patients, coordination with PT/OT/ST, and documentation of activities to ensure quality care and safety for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required.
• 1–3 years of work experience in a related role.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment common to the unit.
• Able to collaborate with PT/OT/ST and nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and mobility tasks under RN supervision.
• Make rounds and coordinate patient care with nurses and therapists.
• Document patient care in the patient record.
• Maintain supplies and equipment for patient care.
• Report changes in patient condition to supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Rehab equipment

Job description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Restorative Care Technician at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing patient care and mobility tasks within patient care units under the supervision of a registered nurse. They maintain patient records, ensure adequate supplies and equipment for patient care, and prioritize patient needs while promoting a safe patient and staff environment. The role involves frequent patient care activities, including lifting and transferring patients with limited weight-bearing capability.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Patient Care:

• Performs assigned patient care and mobility tasks within patient care units under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Make rounds on assigned unit(s) and coordinates patient care and mobility activities with registered nurse and therapist as appropriate.
• Maintains patient activity assignment sheet.
• Documents patient care and mobility activities in the patient record.
• Performs additional documentation as appropriate or assigned.
• Performs assigned tasks as appropriate to meet personal and comfort needs of patients.
• Maintains necessary supplies and equipment to promote patient care and mobility activities.
• Cleans equipment as appropriate between patient use.
• Notifies supervisor of patient supply and equipment needs and gives an adequate account of equipment and supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or GED. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

Work Experience

• 1-3 years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintains functional knowledge of equipment common to the unit.
• Utilizes and cares for equipment on nursing unit.
• Must meet continuing education requirements, including unit specific competencies.
• Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide appropriate care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Must be able to recognize changes in patient condition and report appropriately.
• Must complete role specific orientation, including 40 hours of rehab content.
• Must be able to demonstrate passive and active range of motion.
• Must work side-by-side with PT, OT, ST upon evaluation of patient’s ability/needs.
• Must show knowledge of skills training with eating, transferring, toileting, and mobility.
• Must be able to prioritize patient care, carry out assigned duties, report and/or document same.
• Must be able to report changes in patient’s condition which may impair ability to participate in mobility activities.
• Assumes additional appropriate duties as delegated or needed.
• Must have the capacity to function without direct supervision.
• Communicates and coordinates patient activities with nursing and therapy staff.
• Must project positive image of NMMC and nursing unit to all customers.
• Promotes harmony on unit and with other departments.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
• Aware of cultural diversity; interacts appropriately with patient, family and others.

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing. Constantly
• Walking. Constantly
• Sitting. Occasionally
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occasionally
• Balancing. Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Occasionally
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Occasionally
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Constantly
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Benefits A****vailable

• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• License+ Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Requirements

No additional requirements from any stated in the above description.

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

You must have a High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate or higher