Technician-Patient Care PRN II

Overview

Job Summary

Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

Job Responsibilities

•    Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
•    Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices
•    Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms
•    Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings
•    Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments
•    Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps
•    Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals
•    Transports non-monitored patients
•    Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports
•    Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Minimum Experience

Minimum Licensure, Registration, Certification

CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification.
BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Education

Desired Experience

Desired Licensure, Registration, Certification