Patient Care Technician Job Weirton area,West Virginia USA,Nursing

Patient Care Assistant

Assists with the provision of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Discharges duties in a responsible professional manner consistent with all standards of nursing care, hospital policies and procedures, and the current regulations governing nursing practice in the state.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Current WV Certified Nursing Assistant Certification OR completion of hospital based Patient Care Technician program OR Nursing Student.

Preferred Qualifications:

One (1) year of clinical experience.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Follows established plan of patient care.

Assists with the admission, transfer, discharge and transporting of all patients.

Implements patient safety measures including:

Assists patient in moving, sitting and ambulating.
Raises side rails as indicated.
Applies restraints under the direction of registered nurse.
Implements fall protocol under direction of registered nurse.

Collects and records vital signs as instructed by the nurse.

Provides measures to meet patients' comfort needs.

Collects and prepares specimens according to policy and procedure.

Administers care and treatments for patients as instructed by the nurse including, but not limited to:

Bathing (am/pm care)
Perineal, pre-operative, post-operative, and post-mortum care
Catheter care
Oral hygiene
Applies hot or cold compresses
Obtains T.P.R./Blood pressures
Obtains Intake and output
Ambulates patients
Turns and positions patients
Applies assistive devices
Traction set-up and application
Performs 12-lead EKG
Oral suctioning with yankers catheter

Performs basic routine duties every shift including:

Distributes fresh water
Disposes of soiled linen
Maintains clean and orderly unit
Maintains and stocks unit supplies

Practices clean and sterile technique in the delivery of patient care while maintaining Body Substance Isolation.

Gathers information relative to patient's status to identify the age specific needs of each patient and reports this to the nurse.

Maintains an understanding of treatment necessary for each patient and provides appropriate care based on their age specific needs and promotes maintenance or enhancement of the patient's quality of life.

Performs food and nutritional duties including:

Distribution of snacks and supplements.
Maintains fluid restrictions.
Assists patients with meals and supplements as needed.

Keeps nurse informed about department activities or problems.

Establishes and maintains good rapport with hospital personnel, patients, and families.

Explains tasks to patients and provides emotional support to patient and family.

Attends and participates actively in a minimum of three staff meetings annually.

Responds to patient's signal light immediately; notifies nurse of patient problems.

Reports observations, requests and unusual signs and symptoms of patient to charge nurse or team leader immediately.

Supports and adheres to hospital and nursing policies and procedures.

Institutes emergency measures calmly and effectively.

Reports any safety or risk management problems to charge nurse or appropriate hospital personnel.

Documents technical skills performed, including observations, in the medical record.

Assists with preceptorship program when required.

Physical Requirements:

Heavy/Hard Work:
Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking.

Working Environment:

Working closely with others.
Working protracted or irregular hours.
Working around biohazards.
Working around infectious diseases.
Working with or near the deceased.
Working with hands in water.
Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
Ability to adapt to changing environments.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

0

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center: 91 WMCH Nursing Admin

Address: 601 Colliers Way Weirton West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health…