Patient Care Assistant - Telemetry - Per Diem Days

Employment Type: Part time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Posting Job Description Completes admissions according to policy (room setup, vital signs, orientation, etc.) • Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations in conjunction with licensed nursing personnel. • Completes work within assigned time frame. • Monitors patient condition per policy. • Monitors patient for potential risk factors. • Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care • Includes pain management and supportive care issues. • Assumes accountability for the delivery of patient care within the scope of nursing assistant. • Responsible for learning policies and nursing procedure applicable to nursing assistants and communicates to others. • Demonstrates attributes necessary to function as a team member, i.e. answers call lights promptly and courteously regardless of "assignment". • Provides a climate conductive to educational experiences for nursing students and new employees. • Functions as a preceptor when necessary. • Recognizes role of Nursing Assistant based on Hospital policy and State Board regulations. • Utilizes the information management system to enhance communication (i.e.; Meditech). • Communicates change in patient's condition to all appropriate individuals. • Communicates transfer of patient responsibility (i.e. shift report guided by the plan of care or any other pertinent documents, 1:1/close observation/ hand-off communication). • Cooperates with all areas in the admission and transfer of patients throughout the hospital to ensure efficiency. • Updates licensed nursing staff on a regular basis throughout shift. • Maintains fall risk precautions/interventions. • Runs errands if needed Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.