NURSING ASSISTANT/PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - PCU / ONCOLOGY 3AB

Provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of care.
• Perform and/or assist with patient care needs as directed and assists patient with activities of daily living.
• Respond to call lights, inquiries, and requests from patients and families in a timely manner.
• Collect, document, and report ongoing patient care data as directed.
• Measure and/or document intake and output, including drainage, and obtain daily weights when indicated.
• Obtain individual patient care equipment as directed.
• Transport patients as directed.
• Perform the following skills:
  • Obtain vital signs
  • Apply heating pads
  • Set up suction equipment
  • Utilize E cylinders
  • Apply antiembolic hose
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Distribute and maintain sufficient supply of linens
  • Apply Sequential Compression Devices
  • Perform blood glucose testing
  • Perform ostomy care
  • Simple dressing changes
  • Apply telemetry leads
  • Bladder scanning
  • Preventative skin care
  • Apply pulse oximetry
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Transport blood and blood products from blood bank
  • Perform EKGs
  • Oral pharyngeal suctioning
  • Place patient in CPM machine
  • Prepare and maintain isolation boxes and supplies
  • Declutter patient rooms and storage areas
  • Deliver specimens to lab
  • Crutch measurement and teaching
  • Maintenance of specialty carts
  • Supply inventory and special order supplies
  • Stock warmers with blankets, saline, and water
• Make regular rounds to address patient needs and physical environment – purposeful hourly rounding.
• Assist in the educational process to promote and maintain health, foster self-care, and improve outcomes.
• Obtain resources as needed.
• Report to the RN/LPN information regarding the patient's readiness to learn.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure continuous flow of patient care.
• Communicate pertinent information of actual/potential problems to the professional/practical nurse.
• Communicate pertinent information at shift reports and during internal and external transfers.
• Participate in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services.
• Assist in data collection process as requested.
• Recommend modifications for performance improvement.
• Demonstrate leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the role of the technical partner.
• Demonstrate an ability to solve problems utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
• Maintain accountability for actions taken.
• Effectively function as a resource person.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Perform effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.
• Assist in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs.
• Assist in the department's compliance with state, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Assist in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.
• Adhere to the infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
• Assist with maintaining sufficient and proper supplies on an assigned unit.
• Assist with monitoring sterile supplies for expiration date and replaces as needed.
• Provide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.
• Utilize two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
• Assume appropriate code team role during code situations or mock codes.
• Respond effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Complete proper collection, identification, labeling, and delivery of specimens (including diagnostic studies) to the appropriate department.
• Support limited use of restraints in accordance with established standards and documents according to policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or higher level of education.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to follow directions from other team members; works independently on assigned duties.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required or obtain within orientation period (five (5) days from hire).
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Nurse Aide or comparable program (such as EMT, Medical Assistant, nursing student with at least one semester of clinical or prior experience in a related field).
• Computer skills, Phlebotomy, EKG experience.

Schedule

• Incumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.
• 8-hour shifts, 10-12 hour shifts, on-call, overtime (+8 hrs/shift; 40 hrs/wk).

Work Environment

Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield, and mask are required according to CDC guidelines.

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Physical Demands

Physical conditions and demands categorized as follows:

• Constantly (5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift):
  • Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices
  • Rotates All Shifts
  • 8 Hours Shifts
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Hand Protection
  • Bending (Stooping)
  • Walking
  • Standing
  • Hand/Arm Coordination
  • Seeing Near with Acuity
  • Hearing Clearly
  • Transfer/Push/Pull Patients
• Frequently (2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift):
  • Overtime (+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)
  • 10-12 Hours Shifts
  • Travel Between Sites
  • Pushing/Pulling (10#, 20# of force)
  • Carry (10#)
  • Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle (50#)
  • Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder (10#, 20#)
  • Reaching Forward
• Occasionally (0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift):
  • Extreme Noise (>85dB)
  • Mechanical Hazards
  • Sitting
  • Climbing Stairs
  • Kneeling
  • Squatting (Crouching)
  • Twisting/Turning
  • Keyboard/Computer Operation
  • Gross Grasp
  • Fine Finger Manipulation
  • Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
  • Reaching Above Shoulder Level
  • Lifting Floor to Knuckle (10#)
  • Lifting Shoulder to Overhead (10#)
• Rarely (Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift):
  • Extreme Heat
  • Extreme Cold
  • Heights
  • Confined Spaces
  • Use of Vibrating Tools
  • Operates Vehicle
  • Operates Heavy Equipment
  • Respirator Protective Equipment
  • Eye Protection
  • Head Protection (hard hat)
  • Hearing Protection
  • Feet, Toe Protection
  • Body Protection
  • Latex Exposure
  • Solvent Exposure
  • Paint (direct use) Exposure
  • Dust (sanding) Exposure
  • Ethylene Oxide Exposure
  • Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
  • Blood/Body Fluid Exposure
  • Chemicals (direct use) Exposure
  • Mist Exposure
  • Wax Stripper (direct use)
  • Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
  • Ionizing Radiation Exposure
  • Laser Exposure
  • Climbing Ladders
  • Feeling (Sensation)
  • Color Vision