Care Partner - Tullahoma ICU (Days)
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting in direct patient care specific to the unit assigned; assisting with patient transfers and repositioning, transporting of patients, supplies, or specimens; and any other duties as deemed necessary to ensure optimal patient care and physician service, under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse. The Patient Care Technician is responsible to the Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Clinical Supervisor, Department Manager/Director, Nursing Supervisor, Associate Directors of Nursing Services and the Chief Nursing Officer.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Relevant Work Experience
- Less than 1 year experience
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care based upon the nursing process in accordance with the hospitals mission & vision, as directed and observed by the RN/LPN.
- Ability to work under limited supervision and to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to demonstrate effective communications skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward all patients and co-workers.
- Compliance with organizational requirements, including policies, procedures and regulations specific to the unit.
- Flexibility in schedule in order to meet the needs of the patients, community and staff.
- Maintains annual education requirements prior to due date.
- Knowledge and implementation of standardized PPE regarding the prevention / transmission of infectious disease / isolation processes.
- Other duties assigned
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
