Patient Care Technician, PRN

Company: UT Health East Texas
Location: Tyler
Posted on: September 6, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: Details: Advancing Healthcare Together - The Future of Healthcare is in East Texas Why UT Health - East Texas? Our People. Our people truly are our greatest strength. They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day. We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other. Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare. Our P lace. Tyler, Texas is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here. Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas. With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people. Our UT Health Tyler hospital is seeking an experienced Certified Nursing Assistant . We are looking for your experience, knowledge and patient care skills on our Long Term Acute Care unit where you will be responsible for: What You Will Be Doing: * Responsible for providing technical and human assistance under the direction of licensed personnel to provide care for a defined group of patients to achieve quality patient outcomes * Meets expectations providing assistance with activities of daily living by continuous monitoring and responding to patient needs to ensure quality patient care * Organizes work in order to complete daily assignments by competently performing defined skills in order to meet patient needs/expected outcomes * Maintains clean, orderly and safe environment by appropriate storage, and cleaning of equipment, meal trays, etc., in line with hospital and unit policies * Appropriately utilizes and charges for equipment and supplies by utilizing minimal supplies and crediting unused portions in order to provide cost effective care * Competently delivers therapeutic interventions under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse to meet expected outcomes Details: QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: Education: * Completion of high school or its equivalent. Skills: * Competent to use patient care related machines and equipment. * Basic computer skills for medical record data entry (per policy) and other unit based tasks * Strong communication skills to support an environment supportive of a positive patient and family experience * Maintains current BLS * Maintains unit/department/role competencies * One year experience in acute care hospital or long term care facility preferred Certification and Licensure: * Completion of approved certified nursing assistance course. * Active certification with the state of Texas upon hire only. Recertification upon expiration preferred. Compliance Requirements * Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS: * Service -Patient Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people. -Cultivate a compassionate environment: Changing lives for the better together. * Quality -Clinical and Operational Excellence: A relentless drive to be the best. -Holistic Approach: Think and act for the benefit of the whole. * People -Promote a collaborative environment: Build effective working relationships with others. -Identify and Develop Talent: Prepare others to deliver excellence. * Financial -Business Acumen: Know, own and drive our business. -Continually Simplify and Improve: Work to make everything as efficient as possible. * Growth -Foster Innovation: Seek and apply leading edge solutions. -Set Clear Direction: Tell others where you are going, how to get there and why. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time while completing work on a computer * Ability to lift 10 or more pounds

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