Licensed Practical Nurse -LPN23-12916 - 1BIZ
- Full-Time
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Shift: 3rd shift-10:30 pm- 7:00 am
Working Hours: 40/Week
Location: St. Clair Road Springville, AL 35146
Duration: 13 weeks contract
Job Summary:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports the care of patients under the supervision of registered nurses, providing essential patient care and assistance throughout various hospital departments. The PCT performs a range of clinical and administrative duties, ensuring patient comfort and safety while maintaining a clean and organized care environment. This position requires effective communication and collaboration with medical center personnel, patients, and visitors.
Essential Job Functions:
- Patient Reception: Welcome patients, verify proper identification bracelets, and prepare them for assessment, admission, physical examination, and procedures.
- Blood Draw and EKGs: Perform intravenous or capillary blood draws and EKGs as directed, using proper aseptic collection techniques and ensuring appropriate labeling and processing of specimens.
- Equipment Management: Ensure the presence, functionality, and cleanliness of all necessary equipment, including restocking supplies as directed.
- Patient Transport: Assist in transporting patients to departments or units as requested.
- Patient Preparation: Prepare patients for meals and feed them as needed, and prepare the room environment for admission.
- Hygiene and Comfort Care: Provide direct hygiene and comfort care to patients, including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed-making.
- Vital Signs and Specimen Collection: Take and document vital signs on admission under the RN's direction, perform and document glucose finger sticks, and collect other specimens as directed.
- Patient Monitoring: Obtain and document daily patient weights, observe and document patient intake and output, and promptly answer call lights.
- Communication and Reporting: Notify the RN immediately of any changes in the patient's condition and communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers according to their needs and levels of understanding.
- Patient-Centered Care: Identify the needs of the patient population served and modify and deliver care specific to those needs (e.g., age, culture, language, sensory impairments).
- Safety and Collaboration: Ensure a safe patient environment by actively participating in a team-oriented approach to patient care.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- At least one (1) year of experience as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a hospital setting is strongly preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Address
NavitsPartners
Birmingham, ALIndustry
Healthcare
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