Patient Care Tech Float Pool

Patient Care Tech Float Pool

Requirements

• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of Colorado
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire (with prior approval)

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting patients with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and communicating constructively, effectively and timely with members of the care team.
• Perform 12-lead EKG duties commensurate with the level of training received and competency.
• Apply, check and document restraints as directed by the RN or physician.
• Perform wound care, stoma care, and specimen collection.
• Perform equipment and tube care/management e.g. JP’s, hemovacs and nasogastric tubes, and Foley removal.
• Assist with patient transfers, admissions and discharges as directed and in compliance with the principles of safe patient handling.
• Order and maintain office and patient care floor stock/supplies.
• Perform the duties of unit secretary. Maintain patient charts, respond to phone calls, maintain daily assignment board, provide equipment care/cleaning, perform errands associated with patient care and provide accurate information about the patient with an interdisciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least two (2) years of experience as a CNA