Patient Care Tech or CNA Birthplace Unit

Patient Care Tech or Certified Nurse Aide
- Multiple Units

Job : R-49949 Site

Location:

Olathe Hospital Work Shift: Nights
- Full Time

Scheduling Notes:
This Full Time, Night position requires availability for three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. Applicants must be available year-round for at least three weekdays each week and be able to work one weekend rotation per month.

• Performs all duties both clinical and non-clinical to prepare for admission, transfers and discharges including 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 answer 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 maintaining confidentiality.
• Introduces self to patient and family upon arrival to room. Communicates appropriate information to nurse and/or shift coordinator in a timely manner, i.e., 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. Able to prioritize tasks. Self motivated and able to make 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.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These 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 dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• High School Graduate or GED OR be currently enrolled in a high school or GED program
• AND one of the following:
• Hold a CNA license or have completed the Gold Standard Intern Program
• Have documentation of fundamentals of nursing courses
• Have a minimum of 18 months in a relevant patient care role
• Employees hired prior to 8/1/2025 are not required to be a high school graduate, have a GED, have a CNA license, or complete the Gold Standard Intern Program.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family. We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection.

We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits, and a 401(a) retirement savings plan with employer contribution.