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Patient Care Assistant, Pediatric Unit

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

May be required to work some days, nights, weekends and holidays at the discretion of the nurse manager.

Morristown Hamblen Overview:

Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System has 167 licensed beds and 23 emergency suites. The hospital offers outstanding ancillary services including Laboratory, Radiology and Therapy services. At our Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, women can have their annual mammograms, biopsies, and can meet with a nurse navigator if needed. The Women’s Center offers six newly remodeled labor and delivery suites and has a secure nursery for the care of our newborns. It serves an eight-county region in the Lakeway Area and is equipped with modern technologies and expert staff to provide the best possible patient care. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.morristownhamblen.com/.

Position Summary:

Functions as a direct patient caregiver performing tasks to assist registered nurses. Performs hands-on care, assistance with ADL’s and specified technical tasks for a group of patients under the supervision of the Team Leader.

Recruiter: Alexa Robbins || arobbin2@covhlth.com || 865-374-8110

Responsibilities

Take and record temperature, pulse, respiration rates, blood pressures, weights, heights, and intake-output measurements.
Encourage patients to turn, cough, and take deep breaths and to use incentive spirometry as specified by Plan of Care.
Ambulate, and assist patients in and out of bed, into wheelchairs and transport when necessary.
Attends to nutritional needs of patient which may include distributing meal trays, feeding, filling and passing out water pitchers,
Provides morning or evening care, which may include bed bath, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patient, changing bed linen, cleaning over-bed table and bedside stand, straightening room, and other supportive care as needed.
Empty drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and record intake and output.
Assists in maintaining a safe environment, which may include reporting equipment that is out of order, appropriate handling of linen and storing of supplies.
Provides general care such as positioning, lifting or turning patients; assisting in use of bedpan, urinal or commode; preoperative supportive care; and application/removal of abdominal binders or anti-embolism stockings and sequential compression devices.
Empty & clean ostomy bag, per procedure.
Collect urine, stool and sputum specimen as ordered.
Perform tasks such as ROM, assist with ambulatory devices as specified by the patients' plan of care.
Perform phlebotomy (requires additional training). To include correct labeling using two patient identifiers, maintenance of lab-draw supplies, rotating and restocking.
Perform EKG (requires special training).
Promptly answer patient call lights and respond to patient requests.
Report significant changes in patients' condition to RN.
Help to maintain clean and orderly patient and work environment.
Employ all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanics in performance of job.
Document/maintain patient record as appropriate.
Gathers equipment for O2 set up. Checks O2 for connection and proper placement.
Checks for proper functioning of equipment at patient bedside
Ambulate patients with oxygen.
Set up suction equipment and check for proper function.
Demonstrates ability to perform skills on the Nursing Assistant checklist.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

None.

Licensure Requirement:

CPR required.

What You Should Know About PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT, Covenant Health

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? As a Patient Care Assistant at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System, you'll play a vital role in caring for our young patients in the Pediatric Unit. This full-time position requires you to be available for 72 hours per pay period on day shifts, with occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as directed by our nurse manager. Your day will involve a variety of hands-on tasks, all aimed at providing the best possible care for our patients. You'll assist registered nurses by performing essential duties such as measuring vital signs, helping patients with daily activities, and ensuring their comfort and safety. You’ll even have the chance to play a part in their nutritional needs or help facilitate their rehabilitation. Moreover, working in a facility that serves a broad region, you're not just a caregiver; you're a backbone of our community’s health. If you’re ready to join a team that values compassion and teamwork, with state-of-the-art technology at your fingertips, don’t hesitate to apply! Dive into an environment that offers room for growth and the opportunity to make each child’s hospital experience just a little better. For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to our recruiter, Alexa Robbins, at arobbin2@covhlth.com or call 865-374-8110. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT Role at Covenant Health

What are the main responsibilities of a Patient Care Assistant at Morristown-Hamblen?

As a Patient Care Assistant at Morristown-Hamblen, you will support registered nurses in delivering care to pediatric patients. Your duties will include measuring vital signs, assisting with daily activities like bathing and feeding, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. You’ll be at the forefront of patient care, providing both physical and emotional support to children and their families in our Pediatric Unit.