Surgical /Orthopedic 5 South Patient Care Tech (PCT)

Patient Care Tech (PCT) | Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) | Nurse Assistant (NA) | Tech

5 South is a 26 bed surgical unit specializing in orthopedics, general surgery, and neurosurgery. Our outstanding staff includes 13 Orthopedic Certified Registered Nurses, reflecting our staff’s dedication to being the very best they can be. This is a fast paced technical environment where attention to detail and strong self-confidence is a must. We have a strong Shared Governance culture, driving change from the bedside throughout the organization on a daily basis. If you are looking for a place where you can grow technically and professionally and you have a passion for excellence, we would love to talk to you!

Or, are you looking for a career change? Apply to find out about our Nurse Assistant Residency Program.

Position Highlights:

• Lifestyle: Opportunity to “Work Where You Vacation” in the beautiful Twin Lakes Region of the Ozarks
• Clinical Leader: Featuring state-of-the-art equipment within a comfortable, family-friendly hospital environment recognized for being in the forefront of medicine and continually setting standards for quality healthcare in the Ozarks Region.
• Market Leadership: Growing! With over 2,000 employees we provide healthcare services to a population of over 185,000, in Baxter Health’s twelve county service area.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct basic patient care, timely notification to appropriate staff on completion of patient care and for patient status changes on the assigned shift.
• Adhere to all standards of patient care and promoting a team effort among co-workers.
• Collaborate with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidence based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.

Job Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent or minimum score of Bronze on the Career Readiness Certification (“CRC”) certificate. If interested in obtaining CRC register as a Job Seeker at www.ARJobLink.Arkansas.gov.
• Experience: No minimum experience required. One (1) year experience preferred.
• Certifications: Current Arkansas nursing assistant certification preferred. BLS required. Safety Care Certification required within six (6) months.

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Baxter Health offers competitive wages and an extensive benefits package. The following benefits are available to eligible employees:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Life / Short Term / Long Term / Accidental Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Credit Union
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance Scholarships / Leadership Development / CMEs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Site Employee Pharmacy & Wellness Center
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health
• Flex Spending Account
• Benefits Me

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter Health supports a diverse and inclusive culture and is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter Health employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender (including sexual orientation and gender identity), religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other legally protected status.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Should you have need for a reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or disability, please contact Kim Beavers, HR Recruiter at (870) 508-1070 or by email kbeavers@baxterregional.org and provide the details of your specific request.