Bryan Health · 2 weeks ago
Patient Care Technician I-Orthopedic/Trauma
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expBryan Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Patient Care Technician I for their Orthopedic/Trauma unit. The role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting with various patient needs, and maintaining a safe environment for patients.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values
Recognizes and reacts to emergency procedures per role and policies/procedures
Answers telephones and assigned communication devices as appropriate and relays information as necessary. Refers all physician telephone orders to a licensed professional
Assists in collecting specific information from patients and contributes to admission, transfer and dismissal processes when delegated by a RN, and with responsibility for patient assessment being performed by a RN; assures timely reporting and recording of patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Assists with patient care that is consistent with standards of care and clinical priorities determined by the RN with the nature of the area/unit, patient care division policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management and infection control practices
Performs and documents routine direct nursing care tasks according to identified age-specific needs
Obtains and records vitals, height, weight, and bedside glucose results; reports results to appropriate personnel
Performs Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for assigned patients and documents in the EMR
Responsible for labeling and securing patient care belongings and ensuring that the patient room is safe and uncluttered
Distributes patient’s meals/water and assists with feeding of patients as needed
Assists with ambulation, lifting and positioning according to procedure, including the appropriate use of patient lift devices and use of good body mechanics
Assists with transporting patients, including at time of transfer and/or dismissal
Assists patients with elimination needs and measures/records bodily elimination in medical record
Bathes patients as directed by the RN
Participates as a member of the team in Hourly Patient Rounds to proactively address patient needs
Provides close observation or one-to-one care, as directed by the RN, to prevent patients from wandering or potential injury
Collects, accurately labels and transports specimens to lab as required
Assists with dressing changes, applying splints, setting up suturing and procedures, and wound care on closed wounds as directed by RN
Cleans, stocks and cares for supplies and equipment in assigned work area
Performs other related projects and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Active Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential required
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required
Maintains clinical competency as required for the unit of assignment including but not limited to population-specific competencies and participates in annual skill competency verification
Knowledge of general hospital processes and procedures
Knowledge of computer equipment and software applications relevant to work functions
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment related to changing patient needs, including work with patients with acute, chronic and complex disease processes, and those who are dying
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with health care team members and diverse populations
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information
Ability to practice proper body mechanics to ensure personal and customer/patient safety
Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Preferred
Six (6) months CNA experience preferred
Company
Bryan Health
Bryan Health is a non-profit organisation that specializes in hospital, health care & health education.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Russ Gronewold
President and CEO
Troy Hottovy
Chief Technology Officer/Chief Information Security Officer
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