Patient Care Tech CNA Site Float
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician functions as a clinical support partner, assisting the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional. Additionally, the Patient Care Technician may assume the responsibilities of a Health Unit Coordinator. This position requires a current Colorado CNA license and at least one year of CNA experience as this position will provide five (5) orientation shifts to assist you to learn each of the units you will float to. This is a float position which will required to float to all units and an additional 10% differential is provided. This is a float position which will required to float to the following units: Currently float to regularly: ED, ICU, Tele, MS, OBS, Sitter. At times they float to: PACU, PSCU, and Women's.
Requirements
- Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of Colorado
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- At least one year of CNA experience
Nice To Haves
- Prior CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.
- Current enrollment in nursing school program.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs, while providing excellent customer service when responding to patient and family requests.
- Reports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner. Reports changes in the patient condition quickly and secures qualified assistance as needed.
- May perform telemetry duties as required based on the unit, and function as a patient care attendant by monitoring patients, addressing patient care needs, and collaborating with other members of the patient care team as required.
- Transport medications from the delivery system to the RN as required when working on a clinical unit.
- Collaborate and consult with the RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
- May assume the responsibilities of a health unit coordinator, including answering phones, transcribing physician orders, managing unit records, organizing, stocking, and maintaining unit supplies.
- Implements plan of care as delegated.
- Performs assigned duties within Scope of Practice. Performs specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards.
- Fosters a safe environment by complying with the safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency.
Benefits
- A generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
