Patient Care Tech CNA Ward Clerk NICU PRN

Job Description

The Certified Nurse Assistant functions as a clinical support partner to assist the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional.

Scope

PRN NICU / Pediatrics Caregiver – Evening, Weekend & Holiday Shifts

We're excited to introduce a new PRN position in our NICU department, with cross-training in Pediatrics. This role includes evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, and we're committed to working with caregivers to find the best fit.

This is a fast-paced position that requires flexibility and adaptability. Previous experience as a PCT or CNA is highly preferred.

As a Ward Clerk Certified Nurse Assistant with us, you'll never know what to expect, but you will know how to

• Perform basic EKG interpretation and informs nurse of changes in patients rhythms or rates
• Properly attach monitoring leads for continuous monitoring or for 12 Lead EKGs and measure / post rhythm strips per unit standard
• Assemble charts for admissions, transfers and discharges
• Respond to patient care needs by answering call lights, assisting patient with hygiene care and nourishment, obtaining vital signs, and communicating constructively, effectively and timely with members of the care team
• Assists nurses and physicians within scope and competency
• Demonstrate and adhere to the standards of infection prevention
• Active participant in meeting patient experience goals
• Coordinate bed assignments for admission, transferring and discharges with appropriate staff
• Work under the direction of RNs
• Mix of direct patient care and monitoring cardiac rhythms
• Obtain vitals, blood sugars, EKGs and assist with ADLs
• Self-schedule and take 1 to 2 call shifts per 6 weeks

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting / ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing / pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location :

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Work City

Billings

Work State

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.22 - $23.68

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.

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