NURSING ASSISTANT/PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - STAFFING SUPPORT TEAM

divh2Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician - Staffing Support Team/h2pThe Technical Partner provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN./ppEssential Job Functions/pulliDeliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care./liliPerform and/or assist with patient care needs as directed and assists patient with activities of daily living./liliRespond to call lights, inquiries and requests from patients and families in a timely manner./liliCollect, document and report ongoing patient care data as directed./liliMeasure and/or document intake and output, including drainage and obtains daily weights when indicated./liliObtain individual patient care equipment as directed./liliTransport patients as directed./liliMay perform the following skills: obtain vital signs, apply heating pads, set up suction equipment, utilize E cylinders, apply antiembolic hose, aseptic techniques, distribute and maintain sufficient supply of linens, apply Sequential Compression Devices, perform blood glucose testing, perform ostomy care, simple dressing changes, apply telemetry leads, bladder scanning, preventative skin care. Apply pulse oximetry, urinary catheter care, transport blood and blood products from blood bank, perform EKGs, oral pharyngeal suctioning, place patient in CPM machine, prepare and maintain isolation boxes and supplies, declutter patient rooms and storage areas, deliver specimens to lab, crutch measurement and teaching, maintenance of specialty carts, supply inventory and special order supplies, stock warmers with blankets, saline, and water./liliMake regular rounds to address patient needs and physical environment - purposeful hourly rounding,/liliAssist in the educational process to promote and maintain health, foster self-care, and improve outcomes./liliObtain resources as needed./liliReport to the RN/LPN information regarding the patients readiness to learn./liliMaintain a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure continuous flow of patient care./liliCommunicate pertinent information of actual/potential problems to the professional/practical nurse./liliCommunicate pertinent information at shift reports and during internal and external transfers./liliParticipate in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services./liliAssist in data collection process as requested./liliRecommend modifications for performance improvement./liliDemonstrate leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the role of the technical partner./liliDemonstrate an ability to solve problems utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate./liliMaintain accountability for actions taken./liliEffectively function as a resource person./liliAct as a patient advocate./liliPerform effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students./liliAssist in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs./liliAssist in the departments compliance with state, Joint Commission, OSHA and other regulatory agencies./liliAssist in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys./liliAdhere to the infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections./liliAssist with maintaining sufficient and proper supplies on an assigned unit./liliAssist with monitoring sterile supplies for expiration date and replaces as needed./liliProvide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies./liliUtilize two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care./liliAssume appropriate code team role during code situations or mock codes./liliRespond effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters./liliAssist in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors and staff./liliComplete proper collection, identification, labeling and delivery of specimens (including diagnostic studies) to the appropriate department./liliSupport limited use of restraints in accordance with established standards and documents according to policies./liliOther duties as assigned./li/ulpRequired Qualifications/pulliHigh School Diploma, GED or higher level of education./liliSound judgment, problem solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to follow directions from other team members; works independently assigned duties./liliStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience./li/ulpPreferred Qualifications/pulliCompletion of a Nurse Aide or comparable program (such as EMT, Medical Assistant, nursing student with at least one semester of clinical or prior experience in related field./liliComputer skills, Phlebotomy, EKG experience./li/ulpLicense, Certification Clearances/pulliCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required or obtain within orientation period (five (5) days from hire)./liliAct 33 with renewal./liliAct 34 with renewal./liliAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal./li/ulpSupervisory Responsibilities/pulliThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department./li/ulpPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work/pulliIncumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.)./liliTravel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations./li/ulpEqual Employment Opportunity/ppIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations./ppDisclaimer/ppThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice./p/div