Patient Care Tech. - Hialeah Outpatient Ctr. (Full Time, Day shift)
Company: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 17, 2024
Job Description:
Description
Job Summary
Provides direct and indirect care duties under the guidance and
direction of the registered nurse (RN). Performs a variety of
invasive and non-invasive technical skills and specialized patient
care procedures as well as other duties to support 24 hours of
hospital operations.
Job Specific Duties
- Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN)
in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated
competence in performing nursing activities.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living to include
bathing, personal hygiene, nutrition and comfort measures, changing
bed linens, and diapers.
- Performs vital signs, heights, weights, head circumference &
other measurements and records the results in the Electronic Health
Record according to nursing and hospital policies &
procedures.
- Renders care to patients in adherence with written protocols
under the supervision of the RN and assists with patient procedures
such as venipuncture/phlebotomy, collecting and preparing
laboratory specimens & phlebotomy according to health system
standards, Point of Care Testing, ensuring EKG's as ordered,
Bladder Scanning and other duties as assigned.
- Informs RN of pertinent information and/or communicates all
significant changes in patient condition or behavior.
- Recognizes accepted priorities for care needs and takes
direction for re-prioritizing from the RN.
- Restocks supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical
equipment, assists with room preparation and turnover.
- Identifies the needs of the patient and provides necessary
supplies accordingly.
- Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and
promotes/practices cost containment.
- Maintains patient rooms and nursing station clean at all
times.
- Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and
family members.
- Assists with transporting patients for special
procedures.
- Performs other assigned tasks to promote efficient practice
operation and contributes to the provision of quality patient
care.
- Greets and welcomes patients, families and visitors.
Communicates information regarding NCHS services and delivers
excellent and timely service and support.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or EMT/Paramedic active
licensure in the State of Florida - maintain active and in good
standing throughout employment.
- American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good
standing throughout employment.
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Safety Care required
within 6 months of hire - maintain active and in good standing
throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High school education or equivalent preferred.
- Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
- Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict
resolution skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborates in a
team environment.
- Strong time management skills.
- Computer literate.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively work in a collaborative environment and
follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing
Leader.
- Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice,
analytical thinking and service excellence in practice.
Job : Nursing- Support (Clinical)
Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Hialeah
Department : HIALEAH UCC - SUPPORT TEAM-2100-582004
Job Status
:Full Time
Keywords: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Doral , Patient Care Tech. - Hialeah Outpatient Ctr. (Full Time, Day shift), Other , Miami, Florida
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