Care Team Tech/CNA - Postsurgical & Stroke Unit, Full-time Nights
UHS
Summary
Unit Clerk/Care Team Technician (CNA) is responsible for assisting the planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing unit by performing clerical and receptionist duties, and performing patient care/service activities/procedures as outlined by the state.
Job description
Job Duties
- Performs data collection accurately and promptly.
- Recognizes variances in patient condition and reports promptly.
- Follows the plan of care and recommends changes to meet the ongoing needs of the patient.
- Provides care that is related to the patient's needs and well-being.
- Participates in shift report, as a member of the team, to meet the individual needs of the patient.
- Documents data collection, tasks performed, and patient response accurately and appropriately.
- Reports abnormal data findings immediately.
- Provides blood glucose monitoring of patients and notifies nursing of results.
- Provides for monitoring of patients receiving blood or blood components.
- Provides for monitoring of patients on fall precautions.
- Provides interventions within scope of practice (including, but not limited to, simple dressing changes, vital signs, I&O, foley catheter insertion/discontinuation/care, feedings, treatments, specimen collection, linen changes, activities of daily living, turning, and attending to hygiene needs of patients.)
- Applies, replaces and removes monitoring electrodes and telemetry packs as needed.
- Assists with the preparation of patients for procedures.
- Assists with transporting of patients within the hospital.
- Demonstrates familiarity with various patient categories such as emergent and non-emergent.
- Maintains accurate inventory of unit supplies.
- Utilizes all communication systems correctly (pagers, call system, telephone).
- Reports all identified problems to the Clinical Supervisor and/or Manager.
- Reports off to the Clinical Supervisor when leaving the unit.
- Maintains confidentiality of the medical record.
- Entry of patient transfers/discharges into computer system within 15 minutes of actual transfer/discharge.
- Maintains universal chart order.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program
- BLS certification
- Basic PC knowledge
- Medical terminology
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Program
- Clinical Nursing Ladder
- Student Loan Refinancing
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Career Development
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.