CNA Care Technician II, Sitters

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days

Summary

FLSA STATUS

ExemptNon-Exempt

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.

VISION

Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision and guidance of a registered nurse, the CNA Care Technician II is responsible for assisting with direct patient care within the scope of their practice as well as other work on the unit, which supports the patient environment. The CNA Care Technician II assists staff to ensure optimal patient care, including providing for the personal care and comfort of psychiatric patients, and assists the healthcare team to provide and maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for patients. Work will include components of direct patient care, nutrition, observation, documentation, transportation of patients and supplies, and general maintenance of the patient environment. Assist clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the patient focused care system and under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Care tech may be asked to work or float to different areas of the hospital.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS

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· High school/GED required.

· CPI training required within 90 days of hire date.

· Active Texas C.N.A. license or Patient Care Tech Certification required.

· Current BLS/CPR certification required.

· Good written and verbal communication skills required.

· Ability to read, write and speak English

· Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues....