Patient Care Tech/C.n.a.

• Position Summary
  • The Inpatient Services Patient Care Tech's main role is to provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own. They should have phenomenal communication skills to bring all patient concerns and issues to their supervisor.
• Education and Experience Requirements
  • EDUCATION:
    • Required:
      • Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant training program or
      • Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or
      • Completion of Emergency Medical Care Provider program
    • Preferred:
  • LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
    • Required:
      • Certification of completion for Certified Nursing Assistant or
      • Certified Medical Assistant or
      • Certified Emergency Medical Care Provider
    • Preferred:
      • BLS
  • TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Required:
    • Preferred:
• Essential Job Functions
  • Under the direction of the RN or LPN, provides basic nurse aide duties and other acquired skills in a safe & productive manner, utilizing equipment & tools provided, while following all pertinent policies and procedures.
  • Focuses on patient safety as evidenced by: Coordinating and carrying out care according to unit policies and procedures; being mindful of infection control principles by practicing appropriate hand washing before and after patient contact and appropriately isolating patients with communicable disease; recognizing and reporting abnormalities to the primary nurse.
  • Maintains flexibility as census/acuity and staffing changes; Accepts assignments to other areas as requested by supervisor. Supports fellow team members by periodically assessing team members’ work load and providing assistance as needed.
  • Maintains responsibility for assuring patient’s needs are met, including, but not limited to prompt response to call lights, assistance to BR, assistance with ambulation and feeding, daily ADLs (bath, etc.) and daily changing of linens.
  • Collaborates with the patient, family, physician, and other health care team members to provide comprehensive (all encompassing), compassionate, and supportive care. Assure appropriate follow up to patient, family, physician, and other health care team members’ needs.
  • Provides outstanding customer service to all patients, families, visitors, and team members, as evidenced by use of AIDET, hourly rounding, bedside report, prompt response to call lights and patient needs, and other Studer principles. Presents self in a professional manner.
  • Maintain and grow skills by attending all required/mandatory educational offerings, completing all assigned competencies in a timely manner.
  • Assists with orientation and skill growth of new staff/students by providing positive support, a positive learning environment, and serving as a preceptor/resource.
  • Participates as a member of a supportive and collaborative team. Maintains positive lines of communication with team members by addressing concerns directly with persons involved when they happen in a constructive, non-confrontational manner, eliminating gossip, and treating others with respect.
  • Documents the delivery of care in a concise, accurate and timely manner into the EHR. Adheres to new/changing documentation requirements by participating in trainings and seeking assistance when needed.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned

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