Patient Care Technician/ Nursing Assistant- Resource Pool- FT

Job Summary

$3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus is available per applicable guidelines.

The Resource Pool offers endless opportunities to expand your experience. Resource Pool staff work in multiple areas of the hospital including Mother Baby, Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Psych, Intensive Care Units, Medical Surgical and Progressive Care Units. The Resource Pool consists of Registered Nurses, Clinical Associates Applicants, Nursing Assistants and Patient Observation Assistants staff covering 24x7. Nursing Assistant duties include, but are not limited to taking the patient's blood pressure, check oxygen and temperature, assisting the patients with bathing, meals, toileting, ambulation, and taking care of their basic needs. The Nursing Assistant role can include one-on-one care of patients on suicide or safety precautions.
 

Successful candidate MUST BE able to attend required orientation classes during day time hours, Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm for the first 2 weeks. These classes are mandatory!

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This is the job opportunity where you can bring your valuable skills to life. At Carilion Clinic, our team provides care in a forward-thinking environment. You will thrive through extensive training, supportive leaders and potential for advancement. Carilion offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and tuition options. Join a team where your skills and ideas will make a difference in the health of our patients and the communities we live in.

As part of the health care team, the Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant performs basic clerical and technical clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety, and comfort for patients of all ages. The Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant also provides quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.

Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant job duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Provides basic nursing care and performs advanced technical skills for specified age groups according to established standards.  Assists patients with activities of daily living. Transports patients, supplies, specimens, equipment, etc. within the facility.  Appropriately documents and reports patient observations to licensed staff.
• Contributes to Carilion Clinic’s performance improvement activities. Actively participates in obtaining desired service line/departmental outcomes.
• Reviews medical record for outstanding orders and notifies nurse of stat orders and medication changes. 
• Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies. 
• Processes equipment between patients as needed (cleans unit based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment). Operates and maintains general office equipment.
• Manages admissions, transfers, and discharges. Coordinates patient flow into/out of area using department/unit specific software and Intranet. Schedules patient therapeutic and diagnostic procedures

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent education required.

Experience: Previous experience in direct patient care preferred.
 

Licensure/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

LIfe Support: AHA BLS-HCP required within 6 months of hire.

Other: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.
 

About Carilion

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage:  Doing what’s right for our patients without question.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.