Methodist Health System · 23 hours ago
Patient Care Intern - Full Time - Intensive Care Unit
Dallas, Texas
Internship
Onsite
InternMethodist Health System is a full-service, acute care teaching hospital located in Dallas. They are seeking a Patient Care Intern to assist with patient care under the direction of professional staff, providing support services to patients and nursing units.
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Responsibilities
Under the Direction of the professional staff, assists with patient care to provide support services to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff
If specially trained to do, performs additional functions for patients, specifically delineated for assigned unit: Lab specimens collected; appropriately labeled, and delivered to lab in a timely manner, utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent patient and staff injury; Communicates results of selected tests to professional staff in a timely manner; Conforms to safety standards dictated by regulatory agencies i.e. safety manuals, MSD sheets, OSHA issues
Documents accurately in electronic health record
Performs patient care activities delegated and supervised by the professional staff: Activities of daily living such as baths, oral hygiene, and oral feedings performed to satisfaction of patient and professional staff; Patient mobility performed (i.e. turning, lifting, moving) utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent patient and self-injury; Patient meals and nourishments are offered, administered, and recorded in a timely manner; Assists nursing staff with admission, discharge, transfer, and transport of patients
Respond effectively in emergencies and assists in prevention of patient injury: Initiates CPR when appropriate; Utilizes side rails and restraints to prevent patient injury; Reports to professional staff patients at increased risk for injury
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Completion of Patient Care Technician program within 6 months of hire
Healthcare Provider CPR certification required within 1 month of hire
Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change
Able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff, patients and family members
Able to follow oral and written instructions
Demonstrates accountability for own actions
Demonstrates compliance with hospital dress code
Demonstrates initiative, is a self-starter
Is able to work independently, prioritizing and organizing workload effectively to complete tasks within the time frames delegated
Demonstrates knowledge of medical terms and names of medications
Demonstrates understanding of MHS guidelines and reference, Infection Control guidelines, and MHS safety guidelines
Proactive not reactive, analyzes problems accurately, develops recommendations and takes appropriate actions to solve problems
No work experience required if currently certified as a nursing or medical assistant
Company
Methodist Health System
Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization that aims to improve and save lives through compassionate and quality healthcare.
Founded in 1927
10001+ employees
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Chief Financial Officer - Methodist Medical Group
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Chief Financial Officer
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