Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician

AnMed • Anderson, SC

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About The Position

Provides quality patient care under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing personnel. Provides direct or indirect nursing care to patients from pediatric to geriatric populations in the hospital setting. Provides personal care, assists with activities of daily living, obtains and documents measurements and vital signs, participates in hourly patient rounds, and communicates learning needs to nursing leadership.

Requirements

• For the Patient Care Technician (PCT) role, completion of an approved Nursing Assistant training course is required.
• RN students considered for Student Nurse Technician opportunities must provide a college transcript showing successful completion of class requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience is preferred for Nursing Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct or indirect nursing care to patients from pediatric to geriatric populations in the hospital setting under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Provide personal care, including bathing, skin care, turning and positioning, and toileting assistance.
• Assist patients with meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Obtain and document vital signs and report abnormal results to the patient’s nurse.
• Measure and record intake, output, height, and weight.
• Participate in hourly patient rounds, assessing pain, positioning, toileting needs, placement of personal items and call light within reach, and whether VTE prophylaxis is in place.
• Communicate learning needs to the charge nurse or nurse manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed