Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician - Cardiovascular Services 2Ab

Independence Health System Careers•Greensburg, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Partner provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN in Cardiovascular Services 2Ab. The role includes assisting with patient care and activities of daily living, collecting and reporting patient-care data, responding to patient and family requests, and supporting patient safety, education, infection control, and the continuous flow of care. Depending on assigned duties and training, the Technical Partner may perform a range of clinical and unit-support skills, including obtaining vital signs, glucose testing, EKGs, telemetry lead application, specimen handling, catheter and ostomy care, simple dressing changes, patient transport, and maintaining supplies and equipment. The Technical Partner collaborates with other healthcare providers, communicates patient information and potential problems to nursing staff, participates in performance-improvement activities, and supports regulatory compliance and survey readiness. The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may coach and mentor coworkers, new hires, or students. Scheduling is based on operational need and may involve rotating shifts, standby, and on-call work. Local travel between Independence Health locations may be expected. Required protective equipment and safe lifting procedures must be followed.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher education.
Completion of a Nurse Aide or comparable program, such as EMT, Medical Assistant, nursing student with at least one semester of clinical experience, or the IH Technical Partner Training Program; alternatively, prior experience in a related field.
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to follow directions from other team members while working independently on assigned duties.
Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association-approved CPR and AED curriculum, or ability to obtain it within five days of hire.
Act 33 clearance with renewal, Act 34 clearance with renewal, and Act 73 FBI clearance with renewal.
Ability to follow safe lifting procedures; lifting over 50 pounds requires two-person assistance and/or a transfer device.

Nice To Haves

Nurse Aide certification.
Patient-care experience.
Computer skills.
Phlebotomy experience.
EKG experience.
Current nursing student with clinical experience.
Technical Partner refresher training may be required if the employee has not worked in an acute-care setting and/or long-term-care facility for the past three to five years.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct and indirect patient care under RN or LPN direction and in accordance with hospital policies and standards of care.
Assist patients with care needs and activities of daily living; respond promptly to call lights and requests from patients and families.
Collect, document, and report patient-care data, including intake and output, drainage, daily weights when indicated, and other observations as directed.
Obtain patient-care equipment, transport patients, and perform applicable clinical skills as assigned, such as vital signs, glucose testing, EKGs, telemetry lead application, bladder scanning, catheter care, ostomy care, simple dressing changes, and specimen handling.
Conduct purposeful hourly rounds to address patient needs and the physical environment.
Assist with patient education and report readiness to learn to the RN or LPN; obtain resources as needed.
Collaborate with healthcare providers and communicate pertinent patient information, actual or potential problems, and shift or transfer reports.
Participate in unit performance-improvement activities, assist with data collection, and recommend modifications to improve care and service quality.
Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills, seek supervisory assistance when appropriate, maintain accountability, and act as a patient advocate and resource person.
Serve as a preceptor or mentor to new hires and students as appropriate.
Assist with cost control, regulatory compliance, and continuous readiness for inspections and surveys.
Follow infection-control procedures and standard precautions; assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Maintain appropriate supplies and monitor sterile supplies for expiration and replacement needs.
Promote patient safety, including using two forms of identification before providing care and supporting limited restraint use in accordance with policy.
Assume an appropriate code-team role and respond effectively to emergencies, disasters, and mock codes.
Collect, identify, label, and deliver specimens to the appropriate department.
Perform other duties as assigned.