Patient Care Tech

Patient Care AssistantUnder general direction, protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities. Under general supervision, supports the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing duties as assigned by the RN. Prevents illness and injury. Advocates for patients and their families. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.Unit Specific Position ResponsibilitiesAttend and participate in 50% of department unit meetings.Practices ethicallyCommunicates effectively in all areas of practicePerforms patient care and treatments under the supervision of a nurseProvides and documents nursing care, including but not limited to activities of daily living, exercise and ambulation, specimen collection, and respiratory support activitiesLifts, moves, positions, and transports patientsPerforms procedures as defined by departmental competenciesConsiders age, growth, and developmental needs when providing careAssists with duties as requested to support the day-to-day operations of the unitRequired Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):Basic Life Support (BLS) training, or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.Mandatory Reporter training or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.Organizational Requirements:Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.Preferred Qualifications:Completion of Advanced Nurse Aide program.None SpecifiedHigh school diploma or GEDCompletion of 75-hour basic Certified Nursing Assistant Program or completion of at least one clinical rotation of a nursing program or comparable education, training and experience OR ER and ICCU Department only- NREMT Certification.Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:Proficient in communication skills.Ability to pursue and foster a sense of team and partnership across all disciplines.Ability to communicate effectively, in English, with diverse population groups.Ability to be self-directed, flexible, and able to adapt to change.Ability to communicate effectively in a professional and tactful manner with physicians, staff, patients and/or their representatives.Ability to read and understand chart documentation.Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills.Ability to read, write and understand the English language.Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in providing care for infant through geriatric patients as required.Ability to assist nursing personnel with patients; explain procedures and give information; skill in the use of specialized equipment and/or techniques; ability to detect abnormal conditions and report appropriately; able to function promptly and appropriately under stressful conditions.Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:None Specified