PATIENT CARE TECH EXTENDED CARE
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description:The Certified Nurse Assistant functions as a
clinical support partner to assist the patient care team by
performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed
professional.To show our commitment to you and to assist with your
transition into our organization, we will also offer up to a $5000
sign-on bonus.Are you searching for a position where you can truly
make a difference in someone's life? Join our vibrant team at the
Residential Living Center at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City.
As a CNA within this unit, you'll discover a warm, welcoming
environment filled with active and engaged elders whom we deeply
care for.Currently, our 47-bed unit is staffed with two RNs per
shift, along with six CNAs and a dedicated bath aide during the
day. In addition, we have invaluable support from our activities
director, aides, restoration aide, and social worker. While the
work may be demanding, you'll have the time and assistance needed
to provide exceptional care.At our facility, resident input
matters. Our Residents Council convenes monthly to offer
suggestions on various aspects, from menu enhancements to daily
activities and outings. Angel, our beloved Shih Tzu pup, brings joy
to both residents and caregivers as she wanders the unit during
daylight hours, spreading happiness wherever she goes.Join us in a
place where you'll eagerly anticipate your shifts, knowing you're
positively impacting each resident's health and happiness. We're a
tight-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together and shares a
profound love for our residents. Our workplace feels like a second
home, and for our residents, it truly is home. Let's discuss how
your unique talents and career aspirations can complement our
team!ScopeResponds to patient care needs by answering call lights,
assisting patients with hygiene care, obtaining vital signs, and
communicating constructively, effectively and timely with members
of the care team.Performs 12-lead EKG duties commensurate with the
level of training received and competency.Apply, check and document
restraints as directed by the RN or physician.Performs wound care,
stoma care, and specimen collection.Performs equipment and tube
care/management e.g. JPs, hemovacs and nasogastric tubes, and Foley
removal.Assists with patient transfers, admissions and discharges
as directed and in compliance with the principles of safe patient
handling.Orders and maintains office and patient care floor
stock/supplies.Performs the duties of unit secretary. Maintains
patient charts, responds to phone calls, maintains daily assignment
board, provides equipment care/cleaning, performs errands
associated with patient care and provides accurate information
about the patient with interdisciplinary team.Assist physicians and
RNs as directed.Minimum QualificationsRequiredSuccessful completion
of an accredited nursing assistant training programCertification as
a Nursing Assistant (C N A ) in the state of MontanaCurrent
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Providers (BLS-HCP)certification upon hire or obtained within 60
days of hirePreferred1+ years of previous experience in a health
care settingTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills,
minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Apply technical skills and experience gathering patient data and
performing patient care tasks such as weight, height, vitals,
intake/output measures, EKGs, and specimen collection. Be willing
to provide personal hygiene, dressing, nutrition, activity,
elimination and other treatments. Be willing to accept supervision
and work well with others. Strong oral and written communication
skills. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly
scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required. Ability
to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified
positions.Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see
and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate
monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent
interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors
that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and
understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly
and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and
-Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and
delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes
frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care,
accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and
-Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer
patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and
equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and
including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with
transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing
supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and
portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to
navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on
the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary
position for an extended period of time.Location:Holy Rosary
HospitalWork City:Miles CityWork State:MontanaScheduled Weekly
Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual
hourly rate dependent upon experience.$18.00 - $22.88We care about
your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide
our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range
of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that
encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and
engaged.Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for
our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers
(https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/)
, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers
(http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion
(https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/)
.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran
status.All positions subject to close without notice.
Keywords: Intermountain Health, Saint Charles , PATIENT CARE TECH EXTENDED CARE, Other , Jefferson City, Missouri
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