Description

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Nurses Aide/Patient Care Tech facilitates the provision of age-appropriate patient care by performing specific tasks and support functions as delegated by a Registered Nurse (RN)/LPN or Licensed Medical Provider (LMP). This is a Per Diem (PRN) position and is not guranteed hours. 

Job Duties:

• Performs technical duties including transportation of medical supplies, patients or labs to facilitate timely patient delivery and carry out the multidisciplinary care plan for each patient.
• Delivers physical care and comfort measures to assigned patients in a safe and efficient manner.
• Provides emotional support and considers patient and family needs.
• Organizes and prioritizes workload to complete assignments during the shift and response to Stat orders.
• Appropriately assists patients at the bedside with their individualized exercise/activity program.
• Safely assists and guard’s patients during ambulation.
• Monitors patient’s safety, compliance and maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers.
• Demonstrates good observation and communication skills to enhance interdisciplinary approach.
• Obtains and maintains integrity of specimens in accordance with policies and procedures and the RN/LPN or LMP’s orders.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and reports appropriate information to the RN, Charge RN and/or LMP and documents these changes according to policies.
• Coordinates information flow through the patient care unit to promote effective use of time and resources, prioritizes assignments and requests to ensure optimum patient care and unit performance.
• Demonstrates patient advocacy, assuring patients' rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintains and role models a professional demeanor in interactions with patients/families and colleagues.
• Helps to ensure proper supply levels of materials and equipment within the department and assists with re-stocking the department.
• Participates in open communication within nursing unit and other care units and departments to ensure appropriate and accurate patient care.
• Attends and participates in the practice of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures and internal/external disaster drills.
• Participates in patient care through planning, interventions, re-evaluation, written and computer documentation, observation and comparison to established standards.
• Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care.
• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate them to nurses/physicians.
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Monitors patient’s safety, compliance and maintains a safe environment for patients and co-workers.
• Demonstrates good observation and communication skills to enhance interdisciplinary approach.
• Coordinates information flow through the patient care unit to promote effective use of time and resources, prioritizes assignments and requests to ensure optimum patient care and unit performance.
• Demonstrates patient advocacy, assuring patients' rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintains and role models a professional demeanor in interactions with patients/families and colleagues.
• Helps to ensure proper supply levels of materials and equipment within the department and assists with re-stocking the department.
• Participates in open communication within nursing unit and other care units and departments to ensure appropriate and accurate patient care.
• Attends and participates in the practice of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation procedures and internal/external disaster drills.
• Participates in patient care through planning, interventions, re-evaluation, written and computer documentation, observation and comparison to established standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience in a health care setting

Licensure/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required upon hire, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

• General Activity: Sit: < 2 hrs. per day
• General Activity: Stand/Walk: 8-10 hrs. per day
• Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Climb: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Squat: Up to 1/3 of time
• Use of Feet: Gross Motor Function
• Use of Hands: Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
• Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 50 pounds: 1/3 or more of time

Note: reasonable accommodations may be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.