CNA/PCT - Patient Care Tech - Neurology, FT, Days

Company: Ascension
Location: Nashville
Posted on: September 16, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring:

This is an acute care neurological unit that focuses on patients diagnosed related to post-op, seizures, stroke complications,and mentally altered status. You will need good time management and communication skills to provide excellent service to our patients in this fast paced environment. You will work with your team to assist with ADL’s and help patients recover and be trained on the NIH stroke scale. 

As an Associate with Saint Thomas Health Svcs-TN, you will have the opportunity to perform basic clinical and non-clinical patient care activities under supervision in assigned area.

Responsibilities:

• Aids with entry and exit, movement and placement of patients.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as bathing, feeding, grooming, toileting, ambulating.
• Reports findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Documents necessary records.
• Responsible for keeping patient rooms clean and orderly as well as maintaining medical equipment.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) or Red Cross obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. 
• Nurse Aide credential preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

As one of the largest health systems in the state, we offer rewarding careers across eight hospitals, in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and rehabilitation facilities. We employ more than 8,000 associates and serve a 68-county area. As we continue to grow, we need compassionate caregivers to join us on our journey and to help influence care across our hospitals. We provide our associates with the support needed to re-energize, engage and experience the joy of caring for our patients. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, we invite you to apply today.

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 160,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

Ascension Saint Thomas is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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