Patient Care Tech or CNA -Multiple Units Job at The University of Kansas Health System (Olathe)

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, the Patient Care Tech (Inpatient) is cross-trained in the role of Unit Secretary and Unit Assistant/Nurse Tech. Based on the needs of the department, responsibilities are a combination of providing direct patient care and technical assistance to the nurse and performing a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit. The Patient Care Tech must have excellent communication skills. It is imperative that they are able to communicate effectively using tact and sensitivity. He/she must be self motivated and able to work and make decisions with limited supervision , keeping others appropriately informed. It is important to have a strong knowledge of emergency procedures and be able to stay calm in stressful situations. The Patient Care Tech practices within the organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Job Responsibility

Performs all duties both clinical and non-clinical to prepare for admission, transfers and discharges including securing IV pump, zeroing bed and updating white board with current information
Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by correctly: cleaning equipment, using infection control techniques, reporting damaged/malfunctioning equipment, changing out sharps containers, keeping hallways clear, and wiping down desk/nurses station
Maintains standards of care when completing and documenting daily duties, such as: hygiene, vital signs, nutritional assistance, weight/height, ambulation, fingerstick blood sugar and measuring intake and output
Makes rounds on patients and answer call lights immediately, using excellent customer service techniques
Introduces self to patient and family upon arrival to room
Uses technology appropriately, whether entering data or securing data from the computer system
Managing one's own time and the time of others
Contributes to the plan of care under the direction of the nurse by following the patient safety goals of fall risk and skin monitoring
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED OR be currently enrolled in a high school or GED program
Hold a CNA license or have completed the Gold Standard Intern Program
Have documentation of fundamentals of nursing courses
Have a minimum of 18 months in a relevant patient care role
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

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