Patient Care Tech - FT Nights

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, including pediatric, geriatric and the general patient population.
• Provides patient care that meets the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient within the PCT's scope of practice.
• Aids with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Performs general nursing care to assist patients in completing activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, dressing, eating, maintaining continence, and transferring/mobility.
• Distributes drinking water and snacks to patients as applicable.
• Answers patients' call lights, anticipates patients' needs, and makes rounds of assigned patients.
• Reports patient complaints of pain to nursing staff.
• Observes patient's mental and physical conditions; reports any changes to nursing staff.
• Knowledgeable in infection prevention and control procedures.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Ensures the patient’s room is clean and pathways are clear to prevent injuries.
• Communicates in a clear and concise manner to nursing and medical staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Behaviorial Standards

• Support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.
• Exhibit positive customer service behavior in daily work interactions.
• Exhibit a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
• Interact and cope effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
• Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care.
• Participate in committees/projects to achieve unit goals.
• Ongoing professional development regarding evidence-based practices and implementation of interventions to improve patient outcomes.
• Seek out educational/professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth and meet mandatory education requirements.
• Act as a preceptor as requested.
• Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior.
• Comply with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

Education/Certification/Licensure

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Current CNA certification in the state of Oklahoma.
• Current BLS (or obtained within 30 days).

Experience

• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
• This job requires intact visual and auditory abilities to perform duties.
• Individual must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Constant standing and walking is required.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, tugging, and reaching are required.
• Individual must have the physical strength and agility to position patients for bathing and a variety of examinations and procedures as needed.