Nursing Students – Patient Care Technician PRN - Ernest Health

Overview:

At Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Hospital, we provide critical care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries and has earned The Joint Commission’s Respiratory Failure Certification.  Often our patients require additional critical care services for medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation and ventilator weaning. At our 20-bed hospital, we are a free-standing, long-term acute care hospital serving patients in Colorado, Wyoming and Western Nebraska.

 

Nursing students may be eligible for level 3 career path pay by joining us as a Patient Care Tech!

 

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, our patients are family. Healthcare is constantly evolving, and our growing organization is devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals is always focused on service excellence and providing top quality care at the bedside.

 

Employees are our priority. We are passionate about patient care and consider it a privilege to be able to provide services to patients and their family members. Ernest Health provides a variety of benefits to all our employees including: 

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• FSA and HSA (with employer matching) options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition and Continuing Education reimbursement
• Earned Time Off

Full-Time and Part-Time Clinical positions are also eligible for:

• Clinical Career Ladder levels
• Nursing Preceptor Programs
• PCT Career Path levels
• CRRN or CCRN Certification Pay

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

 

·       High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

·       C.N.A certification preferred; C.N.A certification required in SNF, SC setting.

·       CPR Certification required

·       One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

 

·       Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.

·       Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infection Control and proper body mechanics

·       Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.

·       Utilizes policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

·       Effective organizational and time management skills.

·       Effective written and verbal communication skills.

·       Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.

·       Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

·       Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

 

 

Are you interested in relocating? Check out our other opportunities: https://careers.ernesthealth.com/careers-home/

 

We're located in the following states:

• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Idaho
• Indiana
• Montana
• New Mexico
• Ohio
• South Carolina
• Texas
• Utah
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Responsibilities:

Working under the supervision of registered nurse, primarily responsible for providing direct bedside care to patients. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Posted Total Compensation :The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.  It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  A reasonable estimate of the current range is $19.00.Minimum Salary:USD $19.00/Hr.Maximum Salary:USD $19.00/Hr.