Patient Care Tech - CNA - ICU - Day and Night Shift Available

Adventist Health • TX

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About The Position

Joining Texas Health Huguley - AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Huguley - AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. Texas Health Huguley operates as a joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Current Texas Certified Nurse’s Aide OR Graduate of an approved Hospital specific PCT Training Program OR Nursing student who has completed fundamentals within the past 2 years OR Military experience with medical training equivalent OR 1 year of applicable PCT/EMT experience in lieu of an active and approved certification.
• BLS Required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical duties and observe telemetry monitors for a designated time frame.
• Provide specific non-professional services under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse/RN.
• Operate the call light system and recognize emergency alarms.
• Recognize and document basic arrhythmias and respond appropriately.
• Perform a variety of specific patient care activities consistent with nursing department goals and guidelines.
• Answer the unit telephone in a courteous manner.
• Answer patient calls via intercom and refer messages to appropriate nurse.
• Notify Charge Nurse/RN of pending admissions and patient arrivals.
• Prepare charts for new admissions and for medical records following patient dismissal.
• Label charts and doors with appropriate identification and allergy information.
• Accurately post all admissions, transfers, and discharges on activity boards and desk calendars.
• Check, order, and distribute supplies and forms according to unit policy.
• Complete and prepare necessary forms for a well-functioning nursing unit.
• Round hourly with patients addressing pain, potty, position, plan, personal items, and bed alarms.
• Update patient whiteboard during bedside shift report and throughout the shift.
• Respond to call lights and bed alarms with urgency to ensure patient safety.
• Keep patient activity board updated.
• Chart care of patients in medical records and inform Charge Nurse of any abnormalities.
• Perform blood glucose checks on patients according to policy.
• Pick up meal trays and document intake in patient medical record.
• Assist with unit errands when requested.
• Maintain neat and organized appearance of nursing station.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Time Off from Day One

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees