PATIENT CARE TECH - FLOAT POOL, PART TIME NIGHTS

Company: Nuvance Health
Location: Rhinebeck
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionNuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates,Summary of Job Purpose:B. Essential Job Qualifications:To perform and deliver patient care activities and related non-professional services for assigned hospital patients as directed by registered professional nurses or licensed practical nurses. Population served based on scope of services in the department.Education:High School graduate or equivalencyLicense: BLS within 30 days of hire.Experience:Nursing home or acute care experience preferred .Responsibility1 Provides daily physical and emotional care to patients; i.e. bathing, toileting, feeding, ambulating, etc.2 Answers call lights in timely fashion3 Assists licensed personnel as directed.4 Accuracy in obtaining vs., ht, wt, i/o, and other procedures as per competency.5 Maintains a safe and clean environment, utilizing appropriate infection control techniques. (patient room, utility room, unit)6 Recognizes when to seek help from licensed personnel, i.e., .changes in patient condition7 Transports patients as needed.8 Provides input to the interdisciplinary health care team.9 Acts as a preceptor to all new Nurse Assistants and orientee Nurse Assistants.10 Demonstrates use of appropriate body mechanics.11 Displays analytical and basic problem solving skills. Communicates problems to manager as appropriate.12 Follows all time and attendance policies.13 Attends educational programs provided by the Hospital or those which are outside the Hospital that are related to job responsibilities.Company: Northern Dutchess HospitalOrg Unit: 1692Department: Nursing Float PoolExempt: NoSalary Range: $16.00 - $29.51 HourlyWe are an equal opportunity employerQualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

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