Patient Care Technician - Medical Nursing Unit

This position is responsible for providing selected patient care activities working under the direction of an RN. Must have excellent customer service skills and be a team player. Recognize changes in patient condition and reports to appropriate person. Assists in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients. Responds compassionately to patient requests and call lights in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care in accordance with treatment plans, as directed by the charge nurse, RN or nursing director; Accompany patients to various treatments throughout the facility; Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner; Perform and assist with patient lifts, transfers, positioning and ambulation; Observe report and document questionable patient conditions to the RN on duty; Assist with patient meals and bathing as directed; Perform nursing care according to the population served on the unit as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy; Comply with laws and regulations in maintaining patient information; Recognize changes in patient condition and report to appropriate person; Assist in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients; Respond compassionately to patient requests and call lights in a timely manner; Regular and reliable attendance

Requirements

Current Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification, Completion of a Medical Assistant program (CMA), Current EMT training certification, or completion of 1 year of nursing school; Current BLS certification; Prior patient care experience (preferred); Excellent customer service skills; Team player

Nice to have

Prior patient care experience

Benefits

Join a team that cares about the community; Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education; Professional development and recognition; Excellent benefits; Flexible work-life harmony; Competitive pay; Great advancement potential