Nursing Float Patient Care Tech-PT
Alton Memorial Hospital · Alton, IL · 3 days ago
On-siteHealthcarePart-time
About the role
Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Providing a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm.
- Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the nursing team which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.
- Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
- Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), performs vital signs, intake & output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, urinary catheter care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
- Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse.
- Affords assistance to the nurse with patient and family education.
- Documents all patient care activities provided with correct medical terminology.
- Acts as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
- Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.
- Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
- Participates in professional development.
Requirements
No Experience
Qualifications
- Certified Nurse Assistant
Skills
N/A
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k) plan with BJC match, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid time off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time.
Pay
N/A
Schedule
N/A