Patient Care Technician I - Neuro/Trauma ICU

About This Role

Serve as a Patient Care Technician on a patient care team in the Neuro/Trauma ICU, providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performing duties of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Responsibilities

• Recognize and react to emergency procedures per role and policies/procedures
• Answer telephones and assigned communication devices, relaying necessary information
• Assist in collecting specific patient information and contribute to admission, transfer, and dismissal processes
• Perform and document routine direct nursing care tasks according to identified age-specific needs
• Obtain and record vitals, height, weight, and bedside glucose results, reporting to appropriate personnel
• Perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) for assigned patients and document in the EMR
• Label and secure patient care belongings, ensuring the patient room is safe and uncluttered
• Distribute patient's meals/water and assist with feeding as needed
• Assist with ambulation, lifting, and positioning according to procedure, including patient lift devices and body mechanics
• Assist patients with elimination needs and measure/record bodily elimination in medical record

Requirements

• Active Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
• Knowledge of computer equipment and software applications relevant to work functions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information
• Ability to practice proper body mechanics
• Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance

Qualifications

• Six (6) months CNA experience preferred.

Nice to Have

• Six (6) months CNA experience

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