Patient Care Technician Float Pool

Allina Health System•River Falls, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician Float Pool position provides basic direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. Duties include taking and documenting vital signs, responding to call lights, assisting with activities of daily living and transfers, and performing clerical and patient-flow tasks. The role is trained to work in the Medical/Surgical Unit and Emergency Department. This is a 0.8 FTE position, working 64 hours per two-week pay period on permanent 8-hour night shifts from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., with an every-other-weekend rotation. The position is based at 1629 E Division St, River Falls, Wisconsin.

Requirements

Meet one of the following age requirements: 18 years of age, or 17 years of age with a high school diploma or GED.
Meet one of the following qualifications: completion of one semester of clinical rotations with an accredited nursing program; successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; completion of the Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy Program; NREMT certification upon hire; or previous direct patient care experience.
Meet one of the following BLS requirements: current certification from the American Heart Association; current certification from the American Red Cross; or completion of Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
In Wisconsin, retain CNA registration.
Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work: lift up to 32 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently, in accordance with the Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy.

Responsibilities

Observe, collect, and document patient health-status data and measurements, including temperatures, radial pulses, blood pressures, respirations, weights, and intake and output.
Immediately report abnormal or significantly changed observations and health-status data to the Registered Nurse.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and hygiene, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Perform assigned personal care and interventions, document according to guidelines, and support skin integrity, comfort, and population-specific needs.
Help patients, family members, and visitors with wayfinding throughout the unit and facility.
Assist with patient transfers, movement, rooming, ambulation, positioning, and range of motion according to activity orders and patient needs.
Answer call lights promptly for assigned and other patients.
Complete admission, discharge, and transfer functions according to system workflow.
Distribute and set up water, snacks, and patient trays, and assist patients as needed.
Perform clerical duties and assist with patient registration.
Process physician orders accurately and promptly; clarify, communicate, prioritize, and transcribe written orders in the Electronic Medical Record system.
Document relevant patient information and care to support accurate billing.
Transport medication from the unit tube system to a secure location according to facility standards.
May order, validate, and store supplies and patient education materials.
May print Release of Information packets for discharge to nursing homes or other facilities, review authorization forms with patients, and obtain signatures when applicable.
Schedule procedures and appointments as needed.
Contribute to a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees; use appropriate equipment and body mechanics during lifts, transfers, and transports.
Report environmental risks and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor, and use equipment according to policies, procedures, and manufacturer directions.
Participate in quality-improvement activities to evaluate and improve patient care.
May handle hazardous waste, including identifying, segregating, and disposing of it; maintaining container integrity; and knowing emergency response procedures for spills, fires, and evacuations.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage
PTO/time away
Retirement savings plans
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage
Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
Student loan support
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