Location: Sibley,IA, USA
PRN
OCH Med Surg Unit
600 9th Ave N
Nursing Support
Varied Shifts
SUMMARY: The Patient Care Tech is responsible for providing quality patient care and assistance to the RN/LPN in caring for the personal needs of patients of all ages including, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric, under the direction and supervision of the RN/LPN.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Previous hospital experience, nursing home experience, nurse aid class or nursing student experience preferred. On the job training provided. Must be 16 years of age.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS:
Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Iowa is preferred or needs to be obtained within 6 months of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 12 months of hire. Child/Adult Abuse certification required within 3 months of hire.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Knows the patient's plan of care through attending bedside report, utilizing computer printout of shift report, and verbal communications with members of the care team.
* Anticipates needs of the patient according to age and condition; provides individualized care as directed by the healthcare team.
* Safeguards patient privacy in all cares provided.
* Answers call lights for all patients regardless of assignment. Assists other team members as needed.
* Completes Hourly Rounds as assigned.
* Communicates effectively with all ages served and be able to communicate needs of the patient to RN/LPN team members.
* Aids with all ADLs to patients based on individualized patient needs. This includes but is not limited to; dressing, bathing, repositioning patient, toileting/perineal cares, and oral cares with a goal to promote comfort and wellbeing. Obtains vital signs, intake and output, and weight with accuracy. Documents all cares provided from admission to discharge.
* Documents care appropriately in the electronic medical record.
* Assists with meal trays, nourishments and feeding of patients.
* Provides safe transportation of patients by wheelchair, cart/bed, or ambulation.
* Collects sputum, urine, and stool specimens. Able to instruct the patient on proper technique.
* Handles, cleans, and properly cares for instruments and equipment, demonstrating good stewardship and infection prevention practices.
* Assists with admission/dismissal of patients. Prepares patient room after dismissal for next patient.
* Provides care within scope of practice as delegated by the RN/LPN.
* Other duties as assigned.