CNA Care Technician II,-PRN- Sitters

CNA Care Technician II,-PRN
- Sitters - 20883

US:

TX:

Edinburg | PATIENT CARE SUPPORT | PRN

Posted a month ago

DHR Health - US:

TX:

Edinburg - Days

Summary:

Our Mission is to improve the well‑being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.

Our Vision is to create a world‑class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

Under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse, the CNA Care Technician II is responsible for assisting with direct patient care within the scope of their practice as well as other work on the unit, which supports the patient environment. The CNA Care Technician II assists staff to ensure optimal patient care, including providing for the personal care and comfort of psychiatric patients, and assists the healthcare team to provide and maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for patients.

Work will include components of direct patient care, nutrition, observation, documentation, transportation of patients and supplies, and general maintenance of the patient environment. Assist clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the patient focused care system and under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Care tech may be asked to work or float to different areas of the hospital.

• High school/GED required.
• CPI training required within 90 days of hire date.
• Active Texas C.N.A. license or Patient Care Tech Certification required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians

• Six (6) months – One (1) year experience as a nursing assistant; behavioral health setting preferred
• Requires strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Requires reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
• Must present a professional image.
• Requires working with frequent interruptions.

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices
• Demonstrates ethical and appropriate behavior for clinical environment to include, but not limited to, dignity, patient’s rights and privacy, and the maintenance of confidentiality of patient information.
• Does not leave the client unattended at any time.
• Identify any contraband and dispose of it appropriately.
• Orients patients to the unit.
• Performs and records patient vital signs, intake and output; notifies RN of any changes.
• Provides general nursing care, i.e., transferring patients, assisting with ADLs.
• Continuously observes patients' behavior, mental status and activities, notifies RN of any changes or unusual occurrences and documents this as required
• Demonstrates the ability to identify behaviors that require intervention.
• Escorts patients when leaving the unit for activities and scheduled tests.
• Able to perform patient safety checks at scheduled times, documents appropriately.
• Responsible for one-to-one observation for high-risk patients, room checks and documentation
• Able to assist with restraining a patient, placing a patient in seclusion and redirecting patients as appropriate
• Participates in patient care conferences.
• Communicates…