Patient Care Tech - Med Surg Tele Heart Failure, Part-Time Days, Willingboro

Virtua Health•Burlington, VT

19d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or LPN, the Patient Care Tech assists patients with activities of daily living and their plan of care. The role communicates with and supports the healthcare team, patients, and patients’ families or significant others, while maintaining high standards of professional ethics. This position serves the Med Surg Tele Heart Failure unit at Burlington Hospital and is part-time on the day shift.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures, and standards.
Strong communication skills.
High school diploma or GED.
Successful completion of a PCT course, a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, or a Certified Nursing Assistant program; alternatively, one year of equivalent direct patient care experience.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting and hygiene, mobility, and transport.
Demonstrate standard precautions, including care of patients in isolation and safe patient practices.
Perform technical duties as directed by an RN or LPN, such as taking vital signs, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning, and Foley catheter care appropriate to the patient population, and document these duties appropriately.
Perform phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
Identify and communicate changes in patient status to the RN or LPN and respond appropriately.
Reinforce education for patients and their families or responsible parties regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
Participate in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Assist with orientation of new hires.