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The role involves frequent patient care activities, including lifting and transferring patients with limited weight-bearing capability.
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
18006010 Nursing Float Services Skilled Nursing BDR
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The Restorative Care Technician at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing patient care and mobility tasks within patient care units under the supervision of a registered nurse. They maintain patient records, ensure adequate supplies and equipment for patient care, and prioritize patient needs while promoting a safe patient and staff environment. The role involves frequent patient care activities, including lifting and transferring patients with limited weight-bearing capability. JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs assigned patient care and mobility tasks within patient care units under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Make rounds on assigned unit(s) and coordinates patient care and mobility activities with registered nurse and therapist as appropriate.
Maintains patient activity assignment sheet.
Documents patient care and mobility activities in the patient record.
Performs additional documentation as appropriate or assigned.
Performs assigned tasks as appropriate to meet personal and comfort needs of patients.
Maintains necessary supplies and equipment to promote patient care and mobility activities.
Cleans equipment as appropriate between patient use.
Notifies supervisor of patient supply and equipment needs and gives an adequate account of equipment an supplies.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Maintains functional knowledge of equipment common to the unit.
Utilizes and cares for equipment on nursing unit.
Must meet continuing education requirements, including unit specific competencies.
Maintains knowledge and resources necessary to provide appropriate care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Must be able to recognize changes in patient condition and report appropriately.
Must complete role specific orientation, including 40 hours of rehab content.
Must complete MIS training.
Must be able to demonstrate passive and active range of motion.
Must work side-by-side with PT, OT, ST upon evaluation of patient’s ability/needs.
Must show knowledge of skills training with eating, transferring, toileting, and mobility.
Must be able to prioritize patient care, carry out assigned duties, report and/or document same.
Must be able to report changes in patient’s condition which may impair ability to participate in mobility activities.
Assumes additional appropriate duties as delegated or needed.
Must have the capacity to function without direct supervision.
Communicates and coordinates patient activities with nursing and therapy staff.
Must project positive image of NMMC and nursing unit to all customers.
Promotes harmony on unit and with other departments.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.
Aware of cultural diversity; interacts appropriately with patient, family and others.
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Standing. Constantly
Walking. Constantly
Sitting. occasionally
Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
Climbing. occasionally
Balancing. occasionally
Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. occasionally
Reaching/Over Head Work. occasionally
Grasping. Frequently
Speaking. Constantly
Hearing. Constantly
Repetitive Motions. Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently
$15.83 - $23.74
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