TriHealth
ACUTE CARE TECH I-BTLR INPATIENT CARE UNIT (Part Time Day)
TriHealth, Hamilton, Ohio, United States, 45013
Job Description
Job Overview:
Provides assistance and/or performs basic activities of daily living and specified treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of the nurse. May perform non-direct patient care activities as assigned, requested, or directed including but not limited to stocking and clerical activities.
Job Requirements:
2 years High School EducationAge 17 with work permitBasic Life Support (BLS)Reading and math ability appropriate to the position
Job Responsibilities:
Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN. Maintains competency of tasks in which the PCA has been trained. Completes assigned tasks within required timeframe. Seeks clarification from the nurse when in doubt about how to proceed.Maintains a safe environment. Reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel. Completes safety event report as necessary. Complies with Infection Control policies. Demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards.Communicates effectively with others. Shows respect to patients, families and co-workers. Reports patient related information in a timely manner. Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person. Documents observations and tasks performed. Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team. Utilizes chain of command appropriately.Performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required, and described in principal accountabilities. Recognizes, reports, and follows-up on issues with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner. Reports and follows through as per unit standard concerning equipment that is broken or malfunctioning. Assures equipment/supplies are readily available for use by next person.Acknowledges need for self growth and accountability. Identifies area for self improvement. Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes. Supports organizational and unit changes.
Other Job-Related Information:
Working Conditions:
Bending - FrequentlyClimbing - OccasionallyConcentrating - ConsistentlyContinuous Learning - ConsistentlyHearing: Conversation - ConsistentlyHearing: Other Sounds - FrequentlyInterpersonal Communication - ConsistentlyKneeling - OccasionallyLifting
About Us
Careers at TriHealth are diverse. From clinical to administrative, sales to service, our team members contribute skills that are as varied as the services we offer and the people we serve. As an employer, TriHealth demonstrates the organization's values by offering comprehensive benefits packages, competitive wages, and milestone recognition.
Explore our career options to help you determine the type of job best for you as well as help narrow your search within our website. We look forward to you joining the TriHealth family!
About the Team
Nurses are at the heart of patient care, and we are proud to have such amazing nurses here at TriHealth. As the region's leading health system, we are focused on consistency in the patient experience and standardizing nursing care across the system with proven best practices. We aim to continue leading research supporting the evolution of nursing care, especially as TriHealth works to adapt the population health model system-wide.
In order to lead these changes, TriHealth must invest in our nurses, which is why we provide multiple opportunities for nurses to achieve their professional development goals through tuition reimbursement programs, specialty certifications and several other continuing education opportunities. Our registered nurses support TriHealth in many different aspects of nursing, including patient care, care coordination, education and management.
If you're interested in joining our world-class nursing team, you can see all current nursing opportunities here on TriHealth.com.
I am honored to lead our TriHealth nursing team, and welcome you to join us!
Job Overview:
Provides assistance and/or performs basic activities of daily living and specified treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of the nurse. May perform non-direct patient care activities as assigned, requested, or directed including but not limited to stocking and clerical activities.
Job Requirements:
2 years High School EducationAge 17 with work permitBasic Life Support (BLS)Reading and math ability appropriate to the position
Job Responsibilities:
Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN. Maintains competency of tasks in which the PCA has been trained. Completes assigned tasks within required timeframe. Seeks clarification from the nurse when in doubt about how to proceed.Maintains a safe environment. Reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel. Completes safety event report as necessary. Complies with Infection Control policies. Demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards.Communicates effectively with others. Shows respect to patients, families and co-workers. Reports patient related information in a timely manner. Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person. Documents observations and tasks performed. Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team. Utilizes chain of command appropriately.Performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required, and described in principal accountabilities. Recognizes, reports, and follows-up on issues with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner. Reports and follows through as per unit standard concerning equipment that is broken or malfunctioning. Assures equipment/supplies are readily available for use by next person.Acknowledges need for self growth and accountability. Identifies area for self improvement. Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes. Supports organizational and unit changes.
Other Job-Related Information:
Working Conditions:
Bending - FrequentlyClimbing - OccasionallyConcentrating - ConsistentlyContinuous Learning - ConsistentlyHearing: Conversation - ConsistentlyHearing: Other Sounds - FrequentlyInterpersonal Communication - ConsistentlyKneeling - OccasionallyLifting
About Us
Careers at TriHealth are diverse. From clinical to administrative, sales to service, our team members contribute skills that are as varied as the services we offer and the people we serve. As an employer, TriHealth demonstrates the organization's values by offering comprehensive benefits packages, competitive wages, and milestone recognition.
Explore our career options to help you determine the type of job best for you as well as help narrow your search within our website. We look forward to you joining the TriHealth family!
About the Team
Nurses are at the heart of patient care, and we are proud to have such amazing nurses here at TriHealth. As the region's leading health system, we are focused on consistency in the patient experience and standardizing nursing care across the system with proven best practices. We aim to continue leading research supporting the evolution of nursing care, especially as TriHealth works to adapt the population health model system-wide.
In order to lead these changes, TriHealth must invest in our nurses, which is why we provide multiple opportunities for nurses to achieve their professional development goals through tuition reimbursement programs, specialty certifications and several other continuing education opportunities. Our registered nurses support TriHealth in many different aspects of nursing, including patient care, care coordination, education and management.
If you're interested in joining our world-class nursing team, you can see all current nursing opportunities here on TriHealth.com.
I am honored to lead our TriHealth nursing team, and welcome you to join us!