Patient Care Technician - Nursing Med/Surg - Grinnell - Full Time Weekend Package Days

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. Applies knowledge and skills by focusing on patients personal care activity nutrition hydration elimination and prevention of health complications. Offers exceptional service and support to patients and their families during times of physical and cognitive ill health. Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services improved patient care and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.
Acts in accordance with DNV Primary Stroke Center guidelines and educational requirements therein.

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• Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and longterm disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your fourlegged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

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Assists patients with activities of daily living.
Answers patients call lights.
Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area under the direction of the RN.
Takes/monitors and records vital signs weights and intake and output.
Transports patients equipment supplies and specimens.
Labels all specimens in accordance with standards.
Assists in maintaining a clean orderly and safe environment.
Uses technology to promptly and accurately document care provided.
Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical psych/social spiritual educational safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
Demonstrates ability to consistently meet the department work schedule.
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient care.
Reports in a timely manner pertinent patient observations significant incidents or any changes in patients condition to the appropriate person.
Balances team and individual responsibilities objective and open to others views gives and welcomes feedback contributes to positive team goals and puts the success of the team above own interest.
Demonstrates effective communication with all members of the healthcare team.
Follows established individualized plan of care and teaching plans based on identified patient needs under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Demonstrates effective communication with all members of the healthcare team.

Education:
Graduate of high school or equivalent.
Minimum of 75hour nurse aide course.
Validation Code of Eligible status by the Director Care Worker Registry.
Basic computer/typing skills.
Medical Terminology course strongly recommended
Experience:
Previous healthcare experience Preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Mandatory Reporter certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire
Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons