What are the responsibilities and job description for the ICU Tech-Nights position at Kirksville Missouri Hospital Company LLC?
Job Summary
The ICU Tehnican delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT's skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment.
Essential Functions
- Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
- Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including but limited to, admissions data, vital signs, intake and output, and other patient information as outlined by policy. Immediately notifies the Registered Nurse or other licensed personnel of any abnormalities.
- Assists with mobility by regularly turning, positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, or departments. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
- Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, including but not limited to, eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
- Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
- Manages patient crisis appropriately. Provides emotional support to patients and significant others. Functions as advocate to patients and others.
- Serves as Monitor Tech for the unit as needed.
- Ensures supplies and equipment are readily available for patient care and are organized in an efficient manner.
- Complies with and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 0-1 years of patient care experience in a healthcare setting or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program preferred
- 1-2 years Critical Care Experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to recognize patient status or changes that require notification to the nurse.
- Basic use of computers, printers, monitors, and patient care devices.
- Knowledge of patient rights and laws relative to those rights, such as HIPAA.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
Licenses and Certifications
- BCLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) BLS required
