Patient Care Tech - Ortho - PRN - Days

Departmental OverviewCompensation$14.29-$23.34/hr. depending on previous work experiencePlus $1.75/hr. prn differentialEvening differential $1.50/hr.Night differential $1.75/hr.Weekend differential $1.75/hr.Ortho is a 32 bed orthopedic floor. We also take med/surg overflow and cardiac overflow. We are a center of excellence with certifications in Hip Replacement, Knee Replacements and Hip Fractures. Job SummaryJob SummaryProvides basic patient careAssists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environmentTakes and records vital sign (VS) data and relays to patient's nurseProvides general nursing care and routine treatment /proceduresFacilitates processing of patientsProvides clerical receptionist supportProvides coordinating supportPerforms additional duties related to the specific needs of the department QualificationsEducationHigh School diploma or equivalent GEDCertification as a nursing assistant or 6 months of recent experience as a nursing assistantExperienceSix (6) months of recent experience as a nursing assistantCurrent certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or one clinical semester of nursing school or successful completion of an acute care nurse aide course; or six (6) months previous experience in a healthcare position can be substituted for the experience(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience). Licensure/CertificationBasic Life Support *(BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient careCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained through re-training for duration of employmentCertified Nursing Assistant preferred Schedulevaries Work ShiftDay Position TypePRN