Nursing Asst,Cert,Pediatrics,PT,Nights

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Multi-functional job requires incumbents to be cross trained to perform Unit Secretary duties as well as at least one other clinical support job at least 20% of time in each role. Cross training may be in jobs such as Patient Care Technician, Nursing Specialty Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, and/or Monitor Technician. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides excellent customer service while providing clerical and administrative services; monitoring, ordering, and stocking supplies; and maintaining a safe work environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Additional functions performed under the direct supervisions of a Registered Nurse may include one or more of the following duties: observing cardiac monitors to identify abnormal heart rhythms; data collection related to patient status; performance of basic nursing procedures; monitoring; measuring and documentation of patient responses; performing and/or assisting with treatments and procedures; assists with maintenance of patient care equipment. The specific job descriptions for Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Specialty Technician, Patient Care Technician, and Monitor Technician are to be referenced for the specific account abilities for those jobs. The % of time performing clinical support may vary from unit to unit, but at least 20% of the time the individual will function in a clinical support role. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Assists patients with activities of daily living. Turns and repositions patients alone or with assistance. May transport patients and assist with walking. Assists with fall prevention interventions and patient restraints as delegated. Provides patient care as delegated by the RN including, but not limited to, non-sterile soaks, application of non-sterile simple dressings, perineal care. Performs data collection including vital signs, fluid intake and outtake and basic and sterile specimen collection. Properly documents and maintains data on medical record and informs RN of activities performed, observations of patients and changes in patient status. Runs errands, answers telephone, answers and responds to call lights. Performs point of care testing as trained and delegated by RN. Reports lab values to RN. Provides and documents comfort and non-pharmacological pain management measures. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of a nursing assistant or patient tech program.
No experience required.
Basic computer skills / Data entry skills
Mathematical skills
Working knowledge of patient equip (suction, vitals, defib)
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Nice To Haves

Cross training may be in jobs such as Patient Care Technician, Nursing Specialty Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, and/or Monitor Technician.
In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, will accept current or former state CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.

Responsibilities

Assists patients with activities of daily living.
Turns and repositions patients alone or with assistance.
May transport patients and assist with walking.
Assists with fall prevention interventions and patient restraints as delegated.
Provides patient care as delegated by the RN including, but not limited to, non-sterile soaks, application of non-sterile simple dressings, perineal care.
Performs data collection including vital signs, fluid intake and outtake and basic and sterile specimen collection.
Properly documents and maintains data on medical record and informs RN of activities performed, observations of patients and changes in patient status.
Runs errands, answers telephone, answers and responds to call lights.
Performs point of care testing as trained and delegated by RN.
Reports lab values to RN.
Provides and documents comfort and non-pharmacological pain management measures.
Performs other duties as assigned.