BMC: Float Pool, Patient Care Tech
About The Position
Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. The professional registered nurse has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The Registered Nurse accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The Registered Nurse must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the advanced beginner level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The Registered Nurse also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments.
Nice To Haves
- Prior patient care experience.
Responsibilities
- Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
- Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
- Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures. Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring).
- Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
- Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees.
- Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner.
- Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure.
- Communicates with RN regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes.
- Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations.
- Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel
- Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
