Patient Care Technician, Med-Surge Neuro, Full Time Nights, Brunswick

Summary: Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic and advanced patient care activities, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Excellence:All team members of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote excellence through the:

• Development and maintenance of positive interactions and relationships with everyone encountered
• Consistent application of high reliability principles in all situations to support optimal care quality, safety and service at the highest standards

Essential Responsibilities:This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

• Contributes to patient database by collecting and documenting patient information, such as height, weight, allergies, vital signs, and intake /output measurements. Prepares patient rooms (beds and equipment) for receiving patient admissions, returning surgical patients, transfers, or discharges. Assists in and accompanies patients in the admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Always correctly identifies patient by name for any direct care procedures and treatments or diet; checks patient's name band for correct identification: assures proper name and that the ID band is secure on the patient's wrist.
• Provides general patient care, such as morning care, which may include bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, dressing patient, evening care, back rubs, changing bed linens, cleaning overbed table and bedside stand, straightening room, and other general care as necessary throughout the shift. Provides for patient privacy, at all times; closes room door and cubicle curtains for all procedures.
• Prepares patient for meals, and assists with meals or feeding the patient. Distributes drinking water, ice, and other nourishments to patients as ordered.
• Collects and transports specimens as ordered or requested.
• Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of patients in a timely manner.
• Responds promptly to patient needs and call lights (whether that of assigned patient or not), and checks on patients regularly between tasks.
• Provides for patient safety through preventative measures (bed controls, nurse/patient communication system, side rails, and patient education).
• Demonstrates the following skills, competently, effectively, and safely as delegated/directed by a licensed nurse: Discontinue peripheral IV, discontinue indwelling urinary (foley) catheter, phlebotomy, EKG, bladder scanning, wound care- dressings (foam borders and preventative care); obtaining blood products from the Lab; nasopharyngeal specimen swabs; and ostomy appliance change. With successful completion of appropriate training and competency evaluation, may perform the duties of a Monitor Technician.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Must possess a minimum of six-months successful experience as a certified nursing assistant (CNA).
• Validated and successful completion of SGHS's Patient Care Technician competencies
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Georgia
• American Heart Association BLS Certification

Why choose Southeast Georgia Health System?

• We are mission-focused to provide safe, quality, accessible, and cost-effective care to meet the health needs of the people and communities it serves
• Our workplace is as pleasant and rewarding as the setting we enjoy outside of work - imagine stepping out of your workspace and into a world of scenic beauty, outdoor recreational activities, mild winters, natural beaches, fine dining, and a full array of cultural and colonial historic attractions
• The chance to work within a culture that is collegial yet professional, has exceptional career-advancement potential, and work/life balance that is practically unparalleled
• Our facility will allow you to use, sharpen, and add to your skills without having to commute to a large city environment
• We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes generous Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.
• The ability to be a part of the prestigious Coastal Community Health, a regional affiliation between Baptist Health and Southeast Georgia Health System. This collaboration forms a highly-integrated hospital network focused on significant initiatives designed to enhance the quality and value of care provided to our contiguous communities.

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