Patient Care Tech / Orderly FT

Surgery Partners•King of Prussia, PA

About The Position

Under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs routine, non-professional patient care activities. The role involves assisting patients with activities of daily living, obtaining and recording vital signs, collecting specimens, and supporting quality patient care in a safe and compassionate manner. The CNA provides post-procedure care, follows the nursing plan of care, observes patients and reports changes in condition to the nurse, and helps maintain safe, clean, and comfortable clinical environments. The role requires protecting patient privacy and following facility policies, safety standards, and infection-control practices. The position involves frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, and assisting patients with mobility. The CNA must be able to safely lift, move, and transfer patients with appropriate assistance and equipment. The work includes exposure to patient-care environments and potential contact with communicable diseases, with personal protective equipment used as required.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.
Current Florida Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to recognize and promptly and accurately report changes in patient condition.
Ability to safely lift, move, and transfer patients with appropriate assistance and equipment.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of experience assisting in the care of patients in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Obtain and record patient vital signs and weights accurately and promptly, and report findings to the nurse.
Administer simple treatments or tests in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Provide efficient, compassionate, and empathetic post-procedure care.
Initiate patient-care activities consistent with the nursing plan of care.
Assist patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulation, and personal hygiene.
Apply principles of aseptic technique when caring for patients.
Observe patients and promptly notify the nurse of changes in condition.
Help maintain a safe and comfortable patient environment.
Collect specimens and assist with patient-care procedures as directed.
Keep clinical areas clean, organized, and safe.
Maintain professional appearance and conduct.
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and facility policies.
Follow facility policies, procedures, safety standards, and infection-control practices.