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Patient Care Technician- STUDENT INTERN - Rhinebeck New York
Company: Nuvance Health Location: Rhinebeck, New York
Posted On: 05/03/2024
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations - Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York - plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, Summary: Provides assistance with patient care activities and other tasks under the general supervision of a licensed professional staff and as directed by the unit manager. Population served based on scope of services in the department. Responsibilities: 1. Provides daily physical and emotional care to patients: ie bathing, toileting, feeding, ambulating, etc in accordance with hospital policy/procedure 2. Answers call lights in a timely fashion providing assistance to patients or escalating requests/concerns to PCT or RN 3. Obtains vital signs including height, weight, intake/output, and other procedures per competency 4. Maintains a safe and clean environment, utilizing appropriate infection control techniques (patient room, utility room, unit) 5. Assists in stocking unit with supplies 6. Recognizes when to seek help from PCT and license personnel for changes in patient condition 7. Demonstrates use of appropriate body mechanics 8. Communicates problems to RN, charge RN or unit manager as appropriate 9. Maintains patient safety through preventative measures (ie. Side rails, bed/chair alarms) 10. Enhances the patient experience through attention to patient and family/visitor needs. 11. Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values 12. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance 13. Performs other duties as required Other information: Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements: --- Interpersonal skills, team player License, Registration, or Certification Requirements: --- BLS required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire Location: Rhinebeck-NDH 6511 Springbrook Avenue Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours: 12.00 FTE: 0.010000 Work Schedule: Day 12 Work Shift: 0645-1915 Org Unit: 1692 Department: Nursing Float Pool Exempt: Not Applicable Grade: S1 Salary Range: $16.0000 - $23.4453 Hourly Working conditions: Essential: * Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity * Some occupational risk * Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force * Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc. EOE, including disability/vets. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities. More...
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