Long Term Care Pt Care Tech II (3538)
Company: Bolivar Medical Center
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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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.
Keywords: Bolivar Medical Center, Jackson , Long Term Care Pt Care Tech II (3538), Other , Cleveland, Mississippi
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