Patient Care Tech or Certified Nurse Aide - Float Team

University of Kansas Health System

Position Title
Patient Care Tech or Certified Nurse Aide - Float Team
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Olathe Hospital
Position Summary / Career Interest:
Looking for variety in your workday? Our Resource/Float Team provides care across all inpatient units, the Hospice House, and the Emergency Department. This role is perfect for adaptable, team-oriented professionals who enjoy learning, collaborating with diverse care teams, and making a meaningful impact wherever they are needed most.

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 be able to stay calm in stressful situations. The Patient Care Tech practices within the organizational/departmental policies and procedures.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
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 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 unit 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.
Managing 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.
When training completed in Lab, demonstrates working knowledge and skills for phlebotomy, including the 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 IV's/urinary catheters, Holtor monitoring placement/return instructions, ECG's 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.
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.
Required Education and Experience
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
Required Licensure and Certification
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
Time Type:
Job Requisition ID:
R-49685
Important information for you to know as you apply:
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link View email address on jobs2careers.com.
Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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