Patient Care Assistant - PRN at Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc

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Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

A non-licensed staff member who is trained to be flexible in a variety of duties. Assists the patient care technician with tasks including, but not limited to patient care, cleaning and stocking of patients rooms and other unit areas, Functions under the direct supervision of the shift primary nurse. Works in areas that provide care for patients in the adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. 
 

• Licensure or other certifications: CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.

• Educational Requirements: Reading, writing, and math skills at a 10th grade completion level or higher as evidenced by a High School Diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing completion of at least the sophomore level of high school. 

• Minimum Experience: On-the-job training.

• Other:

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: High School Diploma/GED preferred.

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience: Previous Patient Care Tech experience, medical terminology, and Anatomy/Pathology is desirable.

• Other:

• Good interpersonal skills

• Physical ability to push/pull patients

• Adaptable in changing situation and work assignments

• Able to accept direction from professional nursing staff and perform basic technical skills and procedures

• Bi-lingual basic language skills preferred

• Required competency is reviewed annually and is documented on the Required Competency Document.

• Assist with ambulation.

• Assist with turning every 2 hours.

• Assist PCT or RN with bath.

• Assist PCT or RN to get patient to bathroom, bedside commode, or bedpan.

• Assist with meal set up and feeding.

• Resond to call lights and escalate PRN.

• Assist PCT or RN with transport.

• Remove equipment from room after discharge.

• Paperwork management.

• Runner to pick up/drop off items.

• Tie off trash and linens

• Answers the telephone in a polite and courteous manner. Screens and refers all calls appropriately to ensure accurate communication. Refers all calls to leave orders for patient care to licensed staff. Relays telephone, verbal, and written requests accurately to the appropriate individual (s).

• Places reports (ie:, x-ray, etc.) in patient’s chart or insures reports are sent to appropriate units.

• Contributes to patient safety by: Utilization of Universal Precautions for all patients. Careful adherence to NGHS Hand Hygiene policy. Providing a safe patient environment (i.e. call light within reach, side-rails up, etc.) Obtaining and restocking isolation supplies for patients on Infection Precautions. Completing and documenting equipment cleaning responsibilities as well as maintaining properly functioning equipment. Promptly reports equipment issues to charge nurse.

• Distributes linen and ice to patients as needed in addition to frequently offering refreshments as patient’s diet permits.

• Replaces telemetry batteries as needed.

• Performs patient transport functions as needed by the unit.

• Cleans and restocks the nursing district offices and treatment room.

• Changes out sharps containers located in patient rooms and district offices when containers are two-thirds full.

• Replaces glove boxes and disinfectant wipes in patient rooms.

• Prepares room for new admissions. (make sure PPE is stocked, bed is turned down and any appropriate supplies or equipment is available for  the incoming patient.

• Participates in staff meeting with no more than two absences per year.

• Reads and responds to e-mails at a minimum of one-time per week.

• Exhibits flexibility in scheduling to meet department staffing needs.

• Completes unit specific & annual competency assessment requirements within specific timelines.

• Performs duties of a Medical Observer.
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• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. 

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.