Patient Care Tech or Certified Nurse Aide - Units

Patient Care Tech or Certified Nurse Aide - Multiple Units

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Job : R-49685 Site

Location:

Olathe Hospital Work Shift: Varies

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, the Patient Care Tech (Hospital) is cross‑trained in the role of Unit Secretary and Unit Assistant/Nurse Tech. Based on the needs of the department, responsibilities are a combination of providing direct patient care and technical assistance to the nurse and performing a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit.

The Patient Care Tech must have excellent communication skills. It is imperative that they are able to communicate effectively using tact and sensitivity. He/she must be self‑motivated and able to work and make decisions with limited supervision, keeping others appropriately informed. It is important to have a strong knowledge of emergency procedures and to stay calm in stressful situations. The Patient Care Tech practices within the organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

• Performs all duties both clinical and non‑clinical to prepare for admission, transfers and discharges including but not limited to securing IV pump, zeroing bed and updating white board with current information.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by correctly cleaning equipment, using infection control techniques, reporting damaged/malfunctioning equipment, changing out sharps containers, keeping hallways clear, and wiping down desk/nurses station. Upon discharge, clean white board, strip bed, remove equipment/supplies and properly store them.
• Maintains standards of care when completing and documenting daily duties, such as hygiene, vital signs, nutritional assistance, weight/height, ambulation, fingerstick blood sugar and measuring intake and output. Accurately collects/labels all specimens, and transports to Lab, as indicated.
• Makes rounds on patients and answers call lights immediately, using excellent customer service techniques. Promptly reports any unusual incidents and/or any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to the appropriate staff person while maintaining confidentiality.
• Introduces self to patient and family upon arrival to room. Communicates appropriate information to nurse and/or unit coordinator in a timely manner, e.g., physician phone calls, stat orders, critical results, patient needs, etc.
• Uses technology appropriately, whether entering data or securing data from the computer system. Accurately enters orders and charges into the computer system as appropriate.
• Manages one’s own time and the time of others. Prioritizes tasks, is self‑motivated and makes appropriate decisions regarding patient care.
• Contributes to the plan of care under the direction of the nurse by following the patient‑safety goals of fall risk and skin monitoring. Reinforces selected patient teaching initiated by the nurse.
• After training completed in Lab, demonstrates working knowledge and skills for phlebotomy, including accurate labeling of specimens. Assists in maintaining necessary supplies, blood tubes from Lab.
• Assists RN/Physician/PA with patient care duties such as cast/splint application, suturing, lumbar punctures, discontinuing peripheral IVs/urinary catheters, Holtor monitoring placement/return instructions, ECGs and MUSE editing/management, spinal immobilization, post‑mortem care, and communicates actions to RN.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary,…