
Patient Care Technician (Full Time, Nights shift)
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
•8 hours ago
•No application
About
Description
<p><span><span><b><span lang="RU"><span><span>Job Summary</span></span></span></b></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Provides direct and indirect care duties under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse (RN). Performs a variety of invasive and non invasive technical skills and specialized patient care procedures as well as other duties to support 24 hours of hospital operations.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span><b><span lang="RU"><span><span>Job Specific Duties</span></span></span></b></span></span></p>
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<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Assists patients with activities of daily living to include bathing, personal hygiene, nutrition and comfort measures, changing bed linens, and diapers. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Performs vital signs, heights, weights, head circumference & other measurements and records the results in the Electronic Health Record according to nursing and hospital policies & procedures.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Renders care to patients in adherence with written protocols under the </span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>supervision of the RN and assists with patient procedures such as; venipuncture/phlebotomy, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens & phlebotomy according to health system standards, Point of Care Testing, ensuring EKG's as ordered, Bladder Scanning and other duties as assigned.</span></span></span></span></span> </li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Informs RN of pertinent information and/or communicates all significant changes in patient condition or behavior. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Recognizes accepted priorities for care needs and takes direction for re-prioritizing from the RN. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Restocks supplies such as gloves, gowns, linen, medical equipment, assists with room preparation and turnover. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Identifies the needs of the patient and provides necessary supplies accordingly. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes/practices cost containment. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Maintains patient rooms and nursing station clean at all times. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Assists with transporting patients for special procedures. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Performs other assigned tasks to promote efficient practice operation and contributes to the provision of quality patient care. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Greets and welcomes patients, families and visitors. Communicates information regarding NCHS services and delivers excellent and timely service and support. </span></span></span></span></span></li>
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Qualifications
<p><span><span><b><span lang="RU"><span><span>Minimum Job Requirements</span></span></span></b></span></span></p>
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<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span>Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or EMT/Paramedic active licensure in the State of Florida - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span>American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span>Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Safety Care</span></span><span lang="RU"><span> required within 6 months of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span><span><b><span lang="RU"><span><span>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</span></span></span></b></span></span></p>
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<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>High school education or equivalent preferred.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Strong problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborates in a team environment.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Strong time management skills.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Computer literate.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Effective verbal and written communication skills.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Ability to effectively work in a collaborative environment and follow the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Leader.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span lang="RU"><span><span>Ability to apply principles of evidenced-based practice, analytical thinking and service excellence in practice.</span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<br><br><h2><div><span>Job : </span></div></h2>Nursing- Support (Clinical)<br><br><h2><div><span>Department : </span></div></h2>NURSING FLOAT POOL-2100-609002<br><br><h2><div><span>Job Status</span></div></h2><br>:Full Time