Patient Care Tech, Emergency Dept. - Nantucket Cottage Hospital
Nantucket, MA
About the Job
Part-time, 36 hours per week, Rotating shifts
*Job Summary:*
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse performs a variety of duties related to the care and treatment of patients.
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*_Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities_*
* Assists patients with ADL’s.
* Demonstrates proficiency with the taking of vital signs, treatments, procedures, and equipment as demonstrated by the skills checklist and documents appropriately.
* Weighs, lifts moves, positions and transports patients as appropriate.
* Communicates changes in patient condition in a timely manner.
* Maintains a safe and pleasant environment for the patient.
* Promptly answers patient lights.
* Maintains adequate stock of supplies in each patient room.
* Maintains par levels of the clean supply and medication rooms, re-orders items as needed, keeps an accurate list of supplies, re-stocks shelves and maintains a clean environment.
* Demonstrates the ability to recognize and deal with emergencies (example CPR, code blue button).
* Correctly adds forms to all records as needed (i.e. doctor’s orders, progress notes).
* Exchanges needle boxes, replaces gloves in all patient rooms and participates in maintaining a clean, clutter-free environment.
* Assists with patient transports at the request of the nurse in charge.
* Demonstrates competency in the following areas by physical demonstration or written exam: Equipment, Age appropriate behaviors, and Interventions, Blood Glucose monitoring, patient safety devices, EKG procedure, venipuncture, urine testing, and handling of other specimens that may be required.
* Reviews, attends, and signs all in-service updates.
* Actively participates in own performance appraisal.
* Gathers data to assist Registered Nurse with assessments.
* Performs scheduled and as needed cleaning of medical equipment and maintaining cleaning logs.
* Regular rounding in all clinical areas; assisting with hourly rounding
* Maintains infection control processes for all patient populations. (Utilize face shields/mask, gloves, protective clothing, safety glasses, and other protection associated with the care of patients).
*_Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for the Position_*
*Ability to:*
* Abides by standards of practice and behavioral standards within a patient and family centered environment
* The Patient Care Tech role functions as a supportive role and is not intended to replace the role of the primary RN. Clinical skills and tasks/interventions are performed under the direction or delegation of the RN.
* Ability to use a telephone, fax, copier, and all other equipment associated with nursing practice.
* Ability to stand/walk 90% of the shift, frequent pushing, climbing, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting and helping lift objects and patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.
* Ability to use hands, fingers, arms and wrists, hearing, smell, and verbal skills are required in order to perform job duties.
* English language proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and typing is required.
*_Credentials and Experience Required_*__
For SEIU PCT Grade 10:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Three years of related experience preferred
* Completion of IS 100 and decontamination training
* Completion of Sitter training.
* BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire. AHA & ARC accepted.
SEIU PCT Grade 12:
* Qualified applicants who hold EMT or LPN credentials
*_Special Requirements_*__
* Available to work day, evening and/or night shift. Rotation on weekends as assigned. Rotate to units as assigned.
* Willing to work additional shifts as assigned.
* May be exposed to the following hazards: temperature fluctuations, moderate noise levels, minimal dust, infectious diseases and other chemicals as customarily used in a hospital setting. Exposure to various hazards in handling patient transports.
* Available to work overtime as needed to complete all job duties.
* Must be available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency.
Job:Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Associate*
Organization:Nantucket Cottage Hospital (NCH)*
Title: *Patient Care Tech, Emergency Dept.*
Location: *MA-Nantucket-NCH Nantucket Cottage Hospital*
Requisition ID: *3305830*
*Job Summary:*
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse performs a variety of duties related to the care and treatment of patients.
* *
*_Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities_*
* Assists patients with ADL’s.
* Demonstrates proficiency with the taking of vital signs, treatments, procedures, and equipment as demonstrated by the skills checklist and documents appropriately.
* Weighs, lifts moves, positions and transports patients as appropriate.
* Communicates changes in patient condition in a timely manner.
* Maintains a safe and pleasant environment for the patient.
* Promptly answers patient lights.
* Maintains adequate stock of supplies in each patient room.
* Maintains par levels of the clean supply and medication rooms, re-orders items as needed, keeps an accurate list of supplies, re-stocks shelves and maintains a clean environment.
* Demonstrates the ability to recognize and deal with emergencies (example CPR, code blue button).
* Correctly adds forms to all records as needed (i.e. doctor’s orders, progress notes).
* Exchanges needle boxes, replaces gloves in all patient rooms and participates in maintaining a clean, clutter-free environment.
* Assists with patient transports at the request of the nurse in charge.
* Demonstrates competency in the following areas by physical demonstration or written exam: Equipment, Age appropriate behaviors, and Interventions, Blood Glucose monitoring, patient safety devices, EKG procedure, venipuncture, urine testing, and handling of other specimens that may be required.
* Reviews, attends, and signs all in-service updates.
* Actively participates in own performance appraisal.
* Gathers data to assist Registered Nurse with assessments.
* Performs scheduled and as needed cleaning of medical equipment and maintaining cleaning logs.
* Regular rounding in all clinical areas; assisting with hourly rounding
* Maintains infection control processes for all patient populations. (Utilize face shields/mask, gloves, protective clothing, safety glasses, and other protection associated with the care of patients).
*_Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for the Position_*
*Ability to:*
* Abides by standards of practice and behavioral standards within a patient and family centered environment
* The Patient Care Tech role functions as a supportive role and is not intended to replace the role of the primary RN. Clinical skills and tasks/interventions are performed under the direction or delegation of the RN.
* Ability to use a telephone, fax, copier, and all other equipment associated with nursing practice.
* Ability to stand/walk 90% of the shift, frequent pushing, climbing, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting and helping lift objects and patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.
* Ability to use hands, fingers, arms and wrists, hearing, smell, and verbal skills are required in order to perform job duties.
* English language proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and typing is required.
*_Credentials and Experience Required_*__
For SEIU PCT Grade 10:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Three years of related experience preferred
* Completion of IS 100 and decontamination training
* Completion of Sitter training.
* BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire. AHA & ARC accepted.
SEIU PCT Grade 12:
* Qualified applicants who hold EMT or LPN credentials
*_Special Requirements_*__
* Available to work day, evening and/or night shift. Rotation on weekends as assigned. Rotate to units as assigned.
* Willing to work additional shifts as assigned.
* May be exposed to the following hazards: temperature fluctuations, moderate noise levels, minimal dust, infectious diseases and other chemicals as customarily used in a hospital setting. Exposure to various hazards in handling patient transports.
* Available to work overtime as needed to complete all job duties.
* Must be available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency.
Job:Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Associate*
Organization:Nantucket Cottage Hospital (NCH)*
Title: *Patient Care Tech, Emergency Dept.*
Location: *MA-Nantucket-NCH Nantucket Cottage Hospital*
Requisition ID: *3305830*
Source : Nantucket Cottage Hospital
