Patient Care Tech Float Pool PRN

Patient Care Tech Float Pool PRN

Requirements

• Current Colorado CNA license
• Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training program
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant (C N A ) in the state of practice
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions

Responsibilities

• Responds 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
• Performs 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
• Performs wound care, stoma care, and specimen collection
• Performs equipment and tube care/management e.g. JPs, hemovacs and nasogastric tubes, and Foley removal
• Assists with patient transfers, admissions and discharges as directed and in compliance with the principles of safe patient handling
• Orders and maintains office and patient care floor stock/supplies
• Performs the duties of unit secretary. Maintains patient charts, responds to phone calls, maintains daily assignment board, provides equipment care/cleaning, performs errands associated with patient care and provides accurate information about the patient with interdisciplinary team
• Assist physicians and RNs as directed

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of previous experience in a health care setting