Patient Support Technician, Acute Care, Cardiovascular ICU,PRN, Variable
Job Location:
Richland, MI - USA
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Job Summary
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting fostering patient/family centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment planning implementation evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient unit and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization including but not limited to licensure renewal assigned training employee health screenings time and attendance policy dress code policy patient confidentiality infection control medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (TJC SC DPH CMS). Provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require staff to be scheduled for a weekend holiday and on-call work.Prisma Health Heart and Vascular Institute Cardiovascular ICU
Prisma Health Heart and Vascular Institute is South Carolinas first comprehensive freestanding hospital dedicated solely to the prevention diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Open to all doctors and patients our continuum of care begins with disease prevention and management and extends to emergency services and procedures with diagnosis surgery and rehabilitation all performed in beautiful surroundings of our hospital.
The Cardiovascular ICU is a 12-bed acute care unit that recovers patients immediately post open-heart thoracic and vascular surgery as well as a robust TAVR and LVAD program. This unit performs various bedside procedures and therapies.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Healths purpose: Inspire with the difference.
Assists patient with needs associated with personal hygiene. Duties include but are not limited to bathing washing hair brushing teeth and hair and washing hands.
Assists patients with needs related to nutrition and feeding. Duties include but are not limited to assisting with feeding drinking and setting up meal trays.
Assists patients with needs related to ambulation. Duties include but are not limited to dangling walking walking with assistive device and implementing fall prevention measures under the direction of the registered nurse.
Meets patients needs related to elimination. Duties include but are not limited to assisting patient with getting to the bathroom using a bedside commode using a bedpan and/or using a urinal. Accurately monitors inputs and outputs.
Completes and documents patient vital signs. Duties include assessing blood pressure pulse temperature heart rate and oxygenation via pulse ox or ETC02. Reports abnormal values to the registered nurse.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor manager director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Completion of a Nursing Assistant Patient Care Tech Medical Assistant or Nursing Fundamentals course. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience - Previous nursing assistant medical assistant or related experience preferred. One year hospital clerical experience preferred.
In Lieu Of
In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course may accept current or former CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.
In lieu of school verification of a medical assistant training course may accept current or former CMA certification as proof of completed required training at time of hire.
Required Certifications Registrations Licenses
Candidates must successfully complete Prisma Health unit secretary course and training within 90 days of hire.
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)Location
RichlandFacility
1510 Richland HospitalDepartment
ICU CardiovascularShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
As South Carolina’s largest private, non-profit healthcare system, Prisma Health is here to create a better state of health for South Carolinians.
