Description Position at Northern Dutchess Hospital At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.Northern Dutchess Hospital is an 84-bed hospital located in picturesque Rhinebeck, New York. We are leaders in the Hudson Valley for maternity and orthopedic excellence and provide award-winning care in a wide range of specialties, from cancer and heart disease prevention to bariatric surgery and healthy aging services.Our accolades include the following:The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safetyU.S. News & World Report - High performance in knee replacementSurgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of ExcellenceCenter for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5 Star RatingAt Northern Dutchess Hospital, we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration and teamwork, where every voice is valued and contributes to our shared success. When you step through our doors, you will feel a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our staff is friendly, dedicated and deeply committed to the well-being of our patients and each other's success. Summary:Provides assistance with patient care activities and other tasks under the general supervision of a licensed professional staff and as directed by the unit manager. Population served based on scope of services in the department. Responsibilities:1. Provides daily physical and emotional care to patients: ie bathing, toileting, feeding, ambulating, etc in accordance with hospital policy/procedure2. Answers call lights in a timely fashion providing assistance to patients or escalating requests/concerns to PCT or RN3. Obtains vital signs including height, weight, intake/output, and other procedures per competency4. Maintains a safe and clean environment, utilizing appropriate infection control techniques (patient room, utility room, unit)5. Assists in stocking unit with supplies6. Recognizes when to seek help from PCT and license personnel for changes in patient condition7. Demonstrates use of appropriate body mechanics 8. Communicates problems to RN, charge RN or unit manager as appropriate9. Maintains patient safety through preventative measures (ie. Side rails, bed/chair alarms)10. Enhances the patient experience through attention to patient and family/visitor needs. 11. Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Values12. Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance13. Performs other duties as requiredOther Information:Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements: -Interpersonal skills, team player License, Registration, or Certification Requirements: - BLS required or must be obtained within 90 days of hireWorking Conditions:Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterityOccupational: Some occupational riskPhysical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. forcePhysical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.Company: Northern Dutchess HospitalOrg Unit: 1692Department: Nursing Float PoolExempt: NoSalary Range: $16.50 HourlyWith strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
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Patient Care Technician- STUDENT INTERN