Patient Care Tech - Post Surgical Unit

LMH Health • Lawrence, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Something special starts here. You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health. You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health: Join a team that cares about the community Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education Professional development and recognition Excellent benefits We’re looking for you. Job Description I. JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for providing selected patient care activities working under the direction of an RN. Must have excellent customer service skills and be a team player. Recognize changes in patient condition and reports to appropriate person. Assists in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients. Responds compassionately to patient requests and call lights in a timely manner. Schedule: NIGHTS 7p-7a, 3 days a week, 3 weekend shifts per month II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES a. Provide direct care in accordance with treatment plans, as directed by the charge nurse, RN or nursing director. b. Accompany patients to various treatments throughout the facility. c. Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner. d. Perform and assist with patient lifts, transfers, positioning and ambulation. e. Observe report and document questionable patient conditions to the RN on duty. f. Assist with patient meals and bathing as directed. g. Performs nursing care according to the population served on the unit as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy. h. Comply with laws and regulations in maintaining patient information.

Requirements

• Current Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification, Completion of a Medical Assistant program (CMA), Current EMT training certification, or completion of 1 year of nursing school
• Current BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• Prior patient care experience

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in accordance with treatment plans, as directed by the charge nurse, RN or nursing director.
• Accompany patients to various treatments throughout the facility.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform and assist with patient lifts, transfers, positioning and ambulation.
• Observe report and document questionable patient conditions to the RN on duty.
• Assist with patient meals and bathing as directed.
• Performs nursing care according to the population served on the unit as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy.
• Comply with laws and regulations in maintaining patient information.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
• Professional development and recognition
• Excellent benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed