Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, Pulmonary, Nights

Piedmont Healthcare•Athens, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pulmonary Unit is an expanding unit where clinical staff work closely with hospitalists, pulmonologists, and respiratory therapists to provide top-notch care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory issues. In the state-of-the-art new Main Tower, the Pulmonary nurse provides high-quality nursing care to acute care patients utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of patients. The nurse functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The Pulmonary nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice and coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care. The Patient Care Tech, under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy. Patient ratios are determined by various factors, including volume and acuity of patient needs. Extenuating circumstances may determine a need for lower or higher ratios.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
No experience required
BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

1 year of patient care experience
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred
Certification from a Patient Care Technician program Preferred

Responsibilities

Provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy.
Maintains standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.