Patient Care Technician

4 months ago


Columbia, United States Boone Health Full time
Job Description

Additional Job Information
  • Sign on Bonus Eligible
  • Premium Pay
  • 36 Hours per Week
  • Days & Nights Available
  • 12 Hour Shifts
  • Benefit Eligible

Overview

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm. Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the RN which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.

Job Responsibilities
  • Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Administers or assists patients with ADL, performs VS, l&O, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, foley care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
  • Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse. Assists nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities provided.
  • Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.
  • Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development and lifelong learning, as well as acting as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
  • Boone Health has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
  • Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Degree: High School Diploma or GED

Experience:
  • Is enrolled in a professional or practical nursing education program and has or will complete within ninety (90) days a fundamentals of nursing course; or
  • Was a professional nursing or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; or
  • Is certified as a nursing assistant; or
  • Has documentation of current registration as a certified nursing assistant in another state that meets the requirements listed in 42 CFR 483.151 and 483.152; or
  • Has documented experience as a nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician in the past three (3) years; or
  • Has proof of completion of a patient care technician training program which meets the curriculum requirements of this rule or UAP training program in Missouri or another state which meets the requirements of this rule within the last three (3) years;
  • Has completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country; or
  • Has proof of certification as a patient care technician.

Supervisor Experience: Non-Required

Licenses & Certification: Non-Required

Preferred Qualifications
  • Licenses & Certification: Certified Nurse Assistant

Work Shift
Rotating Schedule (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours
0

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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