Patient Care Tech - Intermediate Care Unit

Lawrence Memorial Hospital•Lawrence, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is offered as a permanent, full-time role only. If you are seeking temporary, PRN, or part-time positions, please apply to our other available opportunities with those schedules. Schedule: FT 36 hours a week 0645 -1915 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.

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.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position