Patient Care Tech - CVICU - Nights
AdventHealth
**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Time Off from Day One
**Our promise to you:**
Joining Texas Health Huguley - AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Huguley - AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.
**Texas Health Huguley-** **operates as a joint venture between Texas Health Resources and** **AdventHealth.**
**Schedule:** Full Time
**Shift** : Night Shift
**Location:** 11801 South Fwy., Burleson, TX 76028
**The community you’ll be caring for:**
+ Our care for patients extend to the spiritual level by praying with patients and families and providing on call, 24 hours, 7 days a week Chaplains for spiritual support.
+ Award winning facility and departments including “Great Place to Work” by Becker’s Hospital Review and Gallup.
+ Work with the latest technology and top experts including “Daisy Award” recipients while on our journey to Magnet status and Pathways designated.
· Designated Emergency Center of Excellence recognizing our facility as a high-performing emergency department
+ Located about 10 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and near TCU in the award-winning school district, Burleson ISD which also provides a low-cost of living.
**The role you’ll contribute:**
Perform general clerical duties, observe the telemetry monitors for a designated time frame, and specific non-professional services under the direct supervision of the Charge Nurse/RN, to expedite the efficient function of the nursing unit consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and hospital administration. Operate the call light system and recognize emergency alarms. Must be able to recognize and document basic arrhythmias and respond appropriately. Must be able to perform a variety of specific patient care activities, consistent with goals, philosophy, standards and guidelines of the nursing department and the hospital.
**The value you’ll bring to the team:**
Answers the unit telephone in a courteous manner.
Answers patient calls via intercom and refers message to appropriate nurse to promote prompt service to the patients on a consistent basis.
Notifies Charge Nurse/RN of pending admissions; notifies nurse of patient's arrival on unit or return to room from surgery/procedure.
Prepares charts for new admissions and for medical records following patient dismissal.
Labels charts and door with appropriate identification, allergy information and other pertinent information.
Accurately posts all admissions, transfers and discharges on activity boards and desk calendars each shift.
Checks, orders and distributes supplies and forms, according to unit policy, to maintain necessary supply without stock piling.
Completes and prepares any forms necessary to contribute to a well functioning nursing unit (includes diet sheets, vital sign worksheet, census sheets and assignment book).
Rounds hourly with patients purposefully addressing pain, potty, position, plan, personal items, and bed alarms.
Updates patient whiteboard during bedside shift report and continually throughout shift.
Responds to call lights and bed alarms with urgency to ensure patient safety.
Keeps patient activity board updated.
Charts care of patient in patient medical record: vital signs, baths, I&O, weights, activity, etc. and informs Charge Nurse of abnormal vital signs, abnormal glucose levels, or any changes in patient noted when care is provided.
Performs blood glucose checks on patients according to policy.
Picks up meal trays and documents intake in patient medical record.
Assists with unit errands when requested.
Maintains neat and organized appearance of nursing station with all supplies in appropriate place.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
**The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed** **:**
**Minimum qualifications** :
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Current Texas Certified Nurse’s Aide OR
Graduate of an approved Hospital specific PCT Training Program (i.e. THR/THH or Center For Learning Program) OR
Nursing student who has completed fundamentals within the past 2 years OR
Military experience with medical training equivalent (Equivalent to EMT-B) OR
1 year of applicable PCT/EMT experience in lieu of an active and approved certification
BLS Required
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
**Category:** Nursing
**Organization:** Texas Health Huguley Hospital
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Shift:** 3 - Night
**Req ID:** 24037590
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
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