What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician- 5 Center position at AnMed?
5 Center is AnMed’s 30-bed Progressive Cardiac Telemetry Unit. This unit primarily takes care of patients coming from cardiac surgical procedures, stepping down from the CICU, congestive heart failure, or those admitted with heart arrhythmias or chest pain. AnMed earned accreditation from the DNV as Top Performers on Key Quality Measures for excellence in heart attack and heart failure. If you are looking for a team that values engagement and professional growth, then a better career starts here!
SUMMARY:
Provides quality patient care under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing personnel. Provides direct or indirect nursing care to patients from pediatrics to geriatric populations in the hospital setting.
- Provides personal care such as bathing, skin care, turning and positioning, and toileting needs.
- Assists patients with meals, ambulation and other activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Obtains and documents vital signs and reports abnormal results to the patient’s nurse.
- Measures and records intake, output, height and weight.
- Participates in hourly rounds on patients, assessing pain, positioning, potty (toileting needs), placement of personal items and call light within reach, and VTE prophylaxis in place.
- Communicates learning needs to charge nurse or nurse manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Nursing Assistant:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Completion of approved nursing assistant training course (preferred)
- Previous experience (preferred)
Patient Care Technician (PCT):
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Completion of approved Nursing Assistant training course required
*RN students may be eligible to be considered for Student Nurse Technician opportunities. Students must be able to provide a copy of their college transcript showing successful completion of class requirements.