Long Term Care Pt Care Tech II (3538)

Company: Bolivar Medical Center
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Bolivar Medical CenterUnder the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities. -Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's ageProvides patient care that meets the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient within the scope of practice for a certified nursing assistant/ nursing assistantAssists with patient admissions, discharges and transfersProvides morning care which may include bed bath, shower, whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the shiftProvides evening care which includes hands/ face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, refreshing linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room, and other general care as neededProvides general nursing assistant care such as positioning patients, lifting and turning patients, applying/ utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan, commode and ambulating patientsPrepares patients for meals, serves and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients is necessaryAnswers patients call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds of assigned patientsTransports patients to various departments for ordered tests/ proceduresTakes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure and intake- outputReports patient complain of pain to supervising LPN/ RNObserves patients mental and physical conditions, reports any changes to supervising RNCommunicates in a clear and concise manner to LPNs, RNs, and medical staffCompetency in phlebotomy and EKGs must be obtained within one year of hire date to remain in the Patient Care Tech position.Job Requirements:Minimum EducationGEDHigh School DiplomaCurrent Mississippi Certified Nursing Assistant license preferred but not required for Patient Care Tech I or II.Required SkillsAmerican Heart Association approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationPatient Care Tech II- This position will be a Nursing Assistant who has obtained competency in phlebotomy and EKGs OR a Certified Nursing Assistant who has signed off to become competent in Phlebotomy and EKGs.LifePoint Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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