Job Purpose: The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting in patient care throughout all nursing areas. Is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. Minimum Requirements: Education & Training: High school diploma/GED equivalent. Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS Certification is required. CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant, or equivalent training or experience preferred. Work Experience: 1 – 2 years previous hospital or nursing home experience strongly preferred Essential Job Responsibilities: •Provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel •Observes and reports patient’s status and needs. •Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency validation form. •Confirms patient identity via use of two patient identifiers. •Obtains specimens and transport to and sends through designated tube. •Communicate and have respect for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment. •Updates patient Intake/Output including oral intake only, measured urine output, and measured urinary catheter output after emptying. •Records patients’ medical information and vital signs. •Answers call lights and responds to patient needs. •Hourly rounding addressing the 5 P’s: Pain, Potty, Positioning, Personal belongings, and Pantry. •Perform vital signs as ordered and document in a timely manner, report abnormal results to the nurse. •Assist patients to meet their needs such as elimination, feedings, transfers, repositioning, and ambulation. •Assist with ADL’s •Perform EKG’s as ordered. •Perform bladder scans as ordered. •Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information as observed by peers and management. •Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance. •Attends all required department-specific education and training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job related hazards. •Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions. •Wears proper identification while on duty. •Perform other duties as assigned
Job Purpose: The Registered Nurse is a member of the care delivery team. The Registered Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Registered Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Registered Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Registered Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Registered Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession. Minimum Requirements: Education & Training: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Required Licenses/Certifications: Current RN Licensure, either Texas or Compact is required. BLS and ACLS certification is required and must be completed upon hire. PALS (PACU and ER only) certification is required and must be completed upon hire. ENPC and TNCC are preferred for ER. Work Experience: 2 to 4 years of experience in nursing preferred Essential Job Responsibilities: •Delivers quality nursing care while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. •Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency validation form. •Confirms patient identity via use of two patient identifiers and checks patient identification bracelet before procedures. •Provides appropriate updates, instructions and patient education information to patient and family. •Follows the hospital exposure control plans for blood borne and airborne pathogens. •Communicates with peer and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. •Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences. •Participates in the performance improvement process within the Hospital and department. •Delivers nursing care to assigned group of patients including education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment planning, pain management and discharge planning utilizing the nursing process. •Anticipates deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action. •Establishes a compassionate environment providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, friends and families. •Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions •Wears proper identification while on duty •Perform other duties as assigned
Job Purpose: The Registered Nurse is a member of the care delivery team. The Registered Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Registered Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Registered Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Registered Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Registered Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession. Minimum Requirements: Education & Training: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Required Licenses/Certifications: Current RN Licensure, either Texas or Compact is required. BLS and ACLS certification is required and must be completed upon hire. PALS (PACU and ER only) certification is required and must be completed upon hire. ENPC and TNCC are preferred for ER. Work Experience: 2 to 4 years of experience in nursing preferred Essential Job Responsibilities: •Delivers quality nursing care while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. •Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency validation form. •Confirms patient identity via use of two patient identifiers and checks patient identification bracelet before procedures. •Provides appropriate updates, instructions and patient education information to patient and family. •Follows the hospital exposure control plans for blood borne and airborne pathogens. •Communicates with peer and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. •Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences. •Participates in the performance improvement process within the Hospital and department. •Delivers nursing care to assigned group of patients including education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment planning, pain management and discharge planning utilizing the nursing process. •Anticipates deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action. •Establishes a compassionate environment providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, friends and families. •Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions •Wears proper identification while on duty •Perform other duties as assigned
Job Purpose: The Registered Nurse is a member of the care delivery team. The Registered Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Registered Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Registered Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Registered Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Registered Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession. Minimum Requirements: Education & Training: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Required Licenses/Certifications: Current RN Licensure, either Texas or Compact is required. BLS and ACLS certification is required and must be completed upon hire. PALS (PACU and ER only) certification is required and must be completed upon hire. ENPC and TNCC are preferred for ER. Work Experience: 2 to 4 years of experience in nursing preferred Essential Job Responsibilities: •Delivers quality nursing care while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. •Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency validation form. •Confirms patient identity via use of two patient identifiers and checks patient identification bracelet before procedures. •Provides appropriate updates, instructions and patient education information to patient and family. •Follows the hospital exposure control plans for blood borne and airborne pathogens. •Communicates with peer and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. •Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences. •Participates in the performance improvement process within the Hospital and department. •Delivers nursing care to assigned group of patients including education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment planning, pain management and discharge planning utilizing the nursing process. •Anticipates deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action. •Establishes a compassionate environment providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, friends and families. •Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions •Wears proper identification while on duty •Perform other duties as assigned
Job Purpose: The Registered Nurse is a member of the care delivery team. The Registered Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Registered Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Registered Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Registered Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Registered Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Registered Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession. Minimum Requirements: Education & Training: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Required Licenses/Certifications: Current RN Licensure, either Texas or Compact is required. BLS and ACLS certification is required and must be completed upon hire. PALS (PACU and ER only) certification is required and must be completed upon hire. ENPC and TNCC are preferred for ER. Work Experience: 2 to 4 years of experience in nursing preferred Essential Job Responsibilities: •Delivers quality nursing care while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury. •Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency validation form. •Confirms patient identity via use of two patient identifiers and checks patient identification bracelet before procedures. •Provides appropriate updates, instructions and patient education information to patient and family. •Follows the hospital exposure control plans for blood borne and airborne pathogens. •Communicates with peer and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. •Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences. •Participates in the performance improvement process within the Hospital and department. •Delivers nursing care to assigned group of patients including education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment planning, pain management and discharge planning utilizing the nursing process. •Anticipates deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action. •Establishes a compassionate environment providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, friends and families. •Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions •Wears proper identification while on duty •Perform other duties as assigned
