All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

·       Benefits from Day One

·       Paid Days Off from Day One

·       Student Loan Repayment Program

·       Career Development

·       Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

 

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

 

·       Schedule:  Full-Time

·       Shift: Days

·       The community you will be caring for: AdventHealth New Smyrna - 401 Palmetto St. New Smyrna, FL 32168

 

The role you will contribute:  

The Patient Care Tech works under supervision of the professional nurse, assisting in performing specific duties and activities of daily living in caring for age specific groups identified in the position responsibilities.   Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

 

The value you will bring to the team:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Performs as a team member in assisting with safe and effective patient care.

·       Demonstrates competency and ability in all procedures, in communicating and providing basic care to geriatric and adult patients over 18 years of age (facility age specific requirements based on population served). (*for full scope of service facilities this would be infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients)

·       Supports respect and privacy at all times in the delivery of care.

·       Provides and records patient’s personal hygiene, comfort care, toileting, ambulation, nutrition, and hydration needs per unit/hospital standard.

·       Ensures patient rooms are neat and clean.

·       Obtains and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, and pulse oximetry) per unit standard, reports abnormal findings to the licensed nurse.

·       Measures and records patient intake and output according to hospital standard.

·       Responds to nurse/patient intercom system in a timely manner.

·       Obtains lab specimens and transports if needed, per hospital policy and procedure.

·       Transports patients as directed by licensed nursing personnel using appropriate transfer equipment.

·       Keeps patient rooms and isolation cubicles stocked with standard personal protection equipment per unit standard. Replaces sharps containers based on competency and hospital standard.

·       Inspect skin condition on all patients for potential skin breakdown and implements preventative measures. Communicate changes in skin integrity to the licensed nurse.

·       Discontinue foley and straight catheters based on education/competency achieved, per licensed nurse instructions and policy.

·       Notifies licensed nurse of problematic IV sites based on education/competency achieved, per licensed nurse instructions and policy.

·       Initiate High Risk for Falls preventative strategies as appropriate.

·       Performs and records simple dressing changes based on education/competency achieved, per licensed nurse instructions and policy.

·       Demonstrates competency in the application and care of the patient in restraints under the direction of the licensed nurse.

·       Performs and records point of care blood glucose measurement based on education/competency achieved per hospital standard.

·       Acts as communication liaison for the patient, family, and interdisciplinary healthcare team.

·       Utilizes the principles of cost containment by conserving equipment & supplies.

·       Accepts reassignment in a professional and cooperative manner.

·       Communicates patient care problems to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

·       Maintains confidentiality. 

·       Demonstrates awareness of patient’s rights and functions as a patient advocate.

·       Functions in a professional and calm manner during emergent/crisis situations.

·       Reports malfunctioning of equipment and processes work orders per policy.

·       Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

·       Demonstrate ability and understanding of the age specific care requirements of the population served.

·       Demonstrates the ability to utilize the electronic medical record in the documentation of patient care.

·       Requirement of close attention and mental effort in carrying out multiple assigned duties for up to twelve and possibly more throughout a shift.

·       Computer skills

·       Medical terminology

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·       High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

·       Minimum of 6 months hospital or nursing home experience in a patient care setting preferred

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

·       Must maintain a current Basic Life Support Card

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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