Patient Care Tech-PRN

Company: Landmark Hospitals
Location: Lehigh Acres
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionLandmark Hospital of Southwest Florida in Lehigh Acres has an exciting opportunity for a Patient Care Tech to join our dedicated and professional team. Landmark Hospitals are committed to providing the highest level of customer service and quality of care to those we serve.Shift: - PRNSummary: Provide patient care under the direction and supervision of nursing. The primary commitment is to the patient, so an important responsibility includes following through with tasks and following up on communication with the nursing and RT staff to help provide optimal patient care.Responsibilities:Perform basic care skills under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse including vital signs, intake/output measurement, catheter care, CPR, restraint management, bowel and bladder training and documentation of care in the patient record.Responsible for assisting the licensed nurse in meeting the patients' needs in the areas of personal hygiene, personal care, skin care, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, body mechanics, elimination, and psychosocial support. Provide adequate, safe care, maintain knowledge about each patient assigned and participate in reports with nursing and other unit techs. Requires attention to detail related to patient care restrictions and special instructions or issues (diet instructions, fall risk etc). Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Certification (Certified Nursing Assistant) is preferred
  • Current CPR and BLS required
  • 1-3 years of related experience
    • Long term acute care/hospital experience preferred
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    • Must be organized, a team player and detail-oriented
    • Good computer and basic math skillsAbout us: Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned, seven hospital system with locations in Georgia, Missouri, and Florida. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and certified as long-term acute care hospitals in order to specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients. Each of our hospitals is recognized as the regional Transitional Care Hospital of choice in their respective markets. What makes Landmark Hospitals especially unique is that the company is owned by a surgeon, so the focus on people, quality, safety, and clinical outcomes resonates throughout the company.We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

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