Patient Care Technician I, unit 35 Med/Tele, seventh shift 7pm-7am
Core
Assists nurses in providing direct and indirect patient care, including activities of daily living, vital signs, and delegated nursing procedures.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (CNA)
Builds
Patient care and safety
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), CPR certification, medication handling, vital signs monitoring, EKG operation, Foley catheter management, electronic medical records
Preferred skills
6 months direct patient care experience, precepting new staff, Lean Management participation
Technologies
Electronic medical records, EKG machine, pulse ox equipment, glucometers
Responsibilities
Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, toileting, feeding), performs delegated nursing procedures (IV discontinuation, dressing changes, catheter care), monitors vital signs and lab specimens, maintains patient room cleanliness, documents care in electronic records, participates in quality and safety audits.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior