Patient Care Technician (Observation) - Part-Time Nights

Quick Facts

Part-time nights patient care role supporting an observation unit.

Description

Provide patient care support under the direction of the clinical RN or physician, supporting both patients and staff. Responsibilities include clinical tasks (such as specimens, 12-lead EKGs, bladder scans, and point-of-care testing as appropriate), rounding and documentation, and assistance with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and positioning. May also serve as a Safety Attendant/Telesitter Monitor for continuous visual observation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Collect, label, and transport specimens as assigned
• Obtain 12-lead EKGs
• Discontinue saline locks and indwelling urinary catheters
• Discontinue telemetry monitoring packs
• Perform bladder scans
• Perform point-of-care testing as appropriate
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and nutritional needs based on the care plan
• Perform hourly patient rounding in collaboration with the clinical RN
• Obtain and document patient care data as directed by the clinical RN and as noted in the plan of care
• Assist with patient ambulation and positioning as directed in the plan of care
• Respond to patient call lights and requests for assistance promptly and professionally
• Assist the healthcare team in maintaining a clinical care environment that supports patient, family, and staff safety
• Assist with post-mortem care
• Complete required annual training and updates through in-services
• Participate in performance improvement activities to meet unit targets
• Additional: Safety Attendant/Telesitter Monitor (maintain continuous visual observation; notify care team if assistance is needed; monitor environmental safety and report hazards; perform care checks per the care plan)
• Additional: Answer, screen, and direct incoming calls
• Facilitate obtaining and filing hard-copy advance directives in the Electronic Medical Record when applicable
• Manage admissions through the Electronic Bed Board
• Support unit readiness for EMR downtime and facilitate data recovery following downtime

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited CNA program with listing on the Illinois CNA Registry, OR successful completion of one clinical rotation as a nursing student
• Written verification of successful completion of the clinical rotation (if applicable)
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association

Benefits

• Wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events
• Benefits details available at https://jobs.nm.org/benefits
• Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification
• Sign-on bonus eligibility varies (internal employees/rehires within 1 year not eligible; exception for new graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed RN position at NM)