Tenet Healthcare Corporation, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates acute care hospitals and numerous related health care services. Tenet's name reflects its core business philosophy: the importance of shared values among partners in providing a full spectrum of health care.
Tenet's mission is to be recognized for the passion of our people and partners who provide quality, innovative care to the patients we serve in our communities. Our focus is on leadership, growth and philanthropy. It's a spirit you can experience first-hand and it's a philosophy that can enhance your own approach to health care, and your career goals. From the resources that go with being one of the largest investor-owned health care providers in the U.S., to our multiple locations coast to coast, one thing is clear - Tenet offers significant employment opportunities. So whatever you need to grow as a professional, we'll do our best to provide. All you need to bring is yourself!
GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs various patient care activities and related non-professional service. Cares for the personal needs and comfort of patients as directed by the nurse.
PCT PRINCIPLE DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides appropriate personal hygiene
- Consistently identifies & anticipates patient's needs & responds appropriately
- Provides care in a timely manner
- Demonstrates proper body mechanics
- Demonstrates proper use of patient transfer/transport movement devices
- Maintains patient privacy and safety
- Maintains confidentiality
- Uses chain of command appropriately
- Demonstrates respect to patient's, visitors, peers by tone of voice and demeanor
- Appropriately communicates change in patient condition to nurse
- Demonstrates competency in all assigned clinical tasks
- Demonstrates appropriate infection control procedures; i.e. hand washing, isolation
- Charges appropriately for supplies
- Treats equipment & devices with care
- Keeps halls and patient care areas clear of items
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma / GED or Equivalent
FL State CNA license or completion of first semester of accredited Registered Nurse program
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Preferred Requirements
1 year of recent CNA experience working in an inpatient hospital or sub-acute facility setting.
Tenet's mission is to be recognized for the passion of our people and partners who provide quality, innovative care to the patients we serve in our communities. Our focus is on leadership, growth and philanthropy. It's a spirit you can experience first-hand and it's a philosophy that can enhance your own approach to health care, and your career goals. From the resources that go with being one of the largest investor-owned health care providers in the U.S., to our multiple locations coast to coast, one thing is clear - Tenet offers significant employment opportunities. So whatever you need to grow as a professional, we'll do our best to provide. All you need to bring is yourself!
GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs various patient care activities and related non-professional service. Cares for the personal needs and comfort of patients as directed by the nurse.
PCT PRINCIPLE DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides appropriate personal hygiene
- Consistently identifies & anticipates patient's needs & responds appropriately
- Provides care in a timely manner
- Demonstrates proper body mechanics
- Demonstrates proper use of patient transfer/transport movement devices
- Maintains patient privacy and safety
- Maintains confidentiality
- Uses chain of command appropriately
- Demonstrates respect to patient's, visitors, peers by tone of voice and demeanor
- Appropriately communicates change in patient condition to nurse
- Demonstrates competency in all assigned clinical tasks
- Demonstrates appropriate infection control procedures; i.e. hand washing, isolation
- Charges appropriately for supplies
- Treats equipment & devices with care
- Keeps halls and patient care areas clear of items
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma / GED or Equivalent
FL State CNA license or completion of first semester of accredited Registered Nurse program
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Preferred Requirements
1 year of recent CNA experience working in an inpatient hospital or sub-acute facility setting.
