MedSurg Patient Care Technician Fulltime Nights
Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
Clients served are predominately adults eighteen years of age and older.
Occasionally adolescents, pediatrics and infants are seen.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs.
Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice.
Meets communication needs of patients.
Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a Nursing Assistant.
Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice.
Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.
Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses.
Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient's age and physical condition.
Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians.
Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Responds to patient in emergency or physically distressful situations.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Coordinates and supervises patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.
Demonstrates knowledge of disease entities.
Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
Adheres to scheduling requests of the department (Works weekends, no special days off, no exceptions).
Adheres to the Customer Service Standards of Texas Regional Medical Center while representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department and complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Utilizes computerized punch time system correctly.
Completes annual education requirements and maintains regulatory requirements.
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears identification while on duty.
Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion and has not missed any mandatory in-services.
Attends at least 8 staff meetings annually, is responsible for information presented at monthly staff meetings that he/she is unable to attend.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or GED Current AHA BLS certification.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Additional languages preferred.
SKILLS Basic computer knowledge.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.
About UsWho We AreWe are a community built on care.
Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing.
Your community is our community.
Our StoryWe started out as a small operation in California.
In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals.
Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
We have a rich history at Tenet.
There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many firsts in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need.
Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.
Our Impact TodayToday, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need.
Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.
Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care.
We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve.
The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.
Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.
About the TeamCareers at TenetAt Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients.
Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do.
As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible.
We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.
Recommended Skills Activities Of Daily Living (Ad Ls) Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Communication Customer Service English Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Clients served are predominately adults eighteen years of age and older.
Occasionally adolescents, pediatrics and infants are seen.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs.
Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice.
Meets communication needs of patients.
Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a Nursing Assistant.
Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice.
Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.
Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses.
Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient's age and physical condition.
Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services within scope of practice.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians.
Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient, including pediatric, geriatric and general population.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Responds to patient in emergency or physically distressful situations.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Coordinates and supervises patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.
Demonstrates knowledge of disease entities.
Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
Adheres to scheduling requests of the department (Works weekends, no special days off, no exceptions).
Adheres to the Customer Service Standards of Texas Regional Medical Center while representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department and complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Utilizes computerized punch time system correctly.
Completes annual education requirements and maintains regulatory requirements.
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears identification while on duty.
Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion and has not missed any mandatory in-services.
Attends at least 8 staff meetings annually, is responsible for information presented at monthly staff meetings that he/she is unable to attend.
Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or GED Current AHA BLS certification.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Additional languages preferred.
SKILLS Basic computer knowledge.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.
About UsWho We AreWe are a community built on care.
Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing.
Your community is our community.
Our StoryWe started out as a small operation in California.
In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals.
Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.
We have a rich history at Tenet.
There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many firsts in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need.
Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.
Our Impact TodayToday, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need.
Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.
Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care.
We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve.
The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.
Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.
About the TeamCareers at TenetAt Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients.
Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do.
As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible.
We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.
Recommended Skills Activities Of Daily Living (Ad Ls) Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Communication Customer Service English Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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