Patient Care Tech, Full-time Med/Surg (Nights)

Job description

Patient Care Tech, Full-time Med/Surg (Nights)

nHornell, NY (

nJob Type

nFull-time

nDescription

nAssists with general patient care, data collection, documentation, application of monitoring devices, communicates patient data to nurse, stocks necessary equipment, and supplies inpatient rooms. The employee will demonstrate knowledge in the current concepts of his/her field and is responsible for providing quality service to patients and families.

nJob Results & Essential Function

nProfessional Proficiency Demonstrated

nnnResponsible for understanding and adherence to the Standards/Code of Conduct, and the Corporate Compliance Plan (CCP) at St. James Hospital.

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nnEnsures that all educational requirements related to Corporate Compliance are implemented and adhered to as required by the CCP Education Plan.

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n nDelivery of High-Quality Clinical Outcomes

nnnAssists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including:

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nnassisting patients in maintaining personal hygiene

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nntoileting patients

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nnpassing trays/nourishment

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nnConsistently follows established Preventative Skin Care Program; including performing preventive measures, turning and repositioning at least every 2 hours, and reporting any sign of skin breakdown to the RN.

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nnPerforms duties as delegated by Registered Nurse within the scope of practice (i.e. Phlebotomy, performing EKGs).

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nnTakes initiative to ensure that rooms are clean and stocked immediately following patient discharge.

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nnObtains and documents patient statistics such as vital signs and intake/output. Notifies RN of any abnormalities.

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nnManages and operates equipment safely and correctly.

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nnDemonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.

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nnApplies evidence-based healthcare practices.

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nnComplies with policies and procedures.

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nnEnsures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements

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nnSupports a culture of safety and quality patient care. Ensures that patient safety measures are implemented (side rails up, bed in a low position, call light in reach, and fall prevention tools).

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nnAssists patients with handling and care of clothing and other personal property.

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nnIdentifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with the primary nurse regarding both in-hospital and post-discharge needs.

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nnTransports patients to and from various departments as requested.

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nnPerforms Unit Clerk duties as time allows between patients. Patient care is the priority.

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nnEnsure that each chart is complete and organized prior to sending to Medical Records

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nnMake copies of chart and imaging studies as requested to facilitate patient care

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nnMake phone calls, send fax and emails as directed to coordinate safe patient care

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nnPrint the patient census daily and ensure each chart is accounted for and discharged

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nnTake stock inventory weekly, order needed items, and put stock away when it arrives

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nnEnsure that all operating printers have paper at the beginning of and throughout each shift

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n nEffective Collaboration that Helps Achieve Organizational Goals

nnnTreats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

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nnMaintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

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nnParticipates in the orientation of new employees.

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nnAssists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by cleaning and stocking the utility/equipment rooms and use proper sterilization and disinfection techniques, report equipment that is out of order.

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nnActively participates in unit/service activities, supports co-workers, assesses and communicates unit needs to Clinical Supervisor.

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nnCommunicates effectively with colleagues to optimize patient care, expresses positive customer relations, and contributes to a supportive and cooperative working environment.

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nnParticipates in department and/or system-wide team dynamic initiatives.

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n nProfessional requirements:

nnnAdheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

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nnReports to work on time and as scheduled.

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nnCompletes annual education requirements in a timely manner.

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nnWears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.

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nnAttends department in-services, as scheduled.

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nnRepresents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

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nnSupports a culture of safety and quality patient care. Communicates appropriately and clearly to the Nurse Manager, Registered Nurse colleagues, co-workers, and physicians.

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n n***Unit specific job descriptions are in addition to this basic Patient Care Technician position

nRequirements

nEducation & Experience

nnnHigh School graduate or equivalent preferred.

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nnCNA certification preferred.

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nnAt least one (1) year prior experience working in an acute care facility preferred.

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nnPhlebotomy certification and experience preferred.

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nnPrevious experience as a nursing assistant, EMT, or current enrollment in nursing school preferred.

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n nLicenses and/or Certifications

nnCurrent BLS

n nPhysical Demands

nAbility to move or transfer patients with an individual effort equal to 50 lbs. Should have a full range of body motion to successfully perform all essential functions of the job, meaning you’ll have to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently during a 12-hour shift. Accommodations are made for nurses with disabilities.

nLanguage Ability

nAbility to read, write and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific/trade/technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, or regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, patients, and vendors.

nMath Ability

nAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, rates, and ratios.

nHazards

nnPotential exposures to chemicals and communicable diseases and related medical waste.

n nThis job description is a summary of the job duties and requirements that represent the general nature and level of work being performed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management assign, direct and control the work of employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees are expected to understand and adhere to the Standards/Code of Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Plan as well as ensure all educational requirements related to Corporate Compliance are implemented and adhered to as required by the CCP Education Plan, in addition to compliance with organizational policies and procedures, regulatory expectations, quality and, department standards, etc.

nSalary Description

n$18.51 to $22.88 per hour

Worksite address

hornell, NY, 14843, US

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