Patient Care Tech - Acute Care Pediatrics 11 - PT Nights

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

2d•$17 - $24

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides direct, age-specific care to patients based on medical orders and the plan of care, under the direction of an RN or licensed independent practitioner. The role supports patient comfort, hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and safety while monitoring patient conditions and communicating updates to the health care team. Care is delivered in accordance with nursing and medical plans of care and VCUHS policies and procedures. The technician collects and documents patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admission information, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other information required by policy. The role may also involve collecting specimens, maintaining a safe and clean clinical environment, and helping maintain supplies, equipment, educational materials, and sterilized instruments as applicable. The position serves patients across the lifespan, from neonates through older adults, and requires equitable care appropriate to each patient's age and needs. The technician attends required training, follows safety and infection-control practices, and establishes courteous, effective relationships with patients, visitors, coworkers, and other health care team members.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
Certification or completion of one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Military Corpsmen/Medic, or Nursing Aide Training Program.
Experience within a healthcare environment, or completion of a foundations/clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
Knowledge of patient data collection and documentation, including vital signs, intake/output, and changes in patient condition.
Knowledge of basic hygiene and activities of daily living care.
Ability to assist with feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility.
Ability to provide safe, compassionate care and be accountable for completing assigned tasks.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment as needed.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, inclusive behaviors, and proactive management of bias.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant education.
Acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, direct, age-appropriate care to patients in the assigned unit.
Monitor patients’ conditions and provide updates to the health care team.
Provide direct and indirect care to meet patients’ comfort, personal hygiene, and safety needs, including patients with medical or surgical complications.
Deliver care in accordance with nursing and medical plans of care and VCUHS nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
Maintain the assigned clinical location as a safe, clean, and stocked environment.
Maintain supplies, educational materials, equipment, sterilized supplies and instruments, and the environment as applicable.
Accurately identify patients, observe safety goals, and report patient responses to the plan of care or incidents that may pose harm or threat to a licensed independent practitioner, manager, and/or Registered Nurse.
Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other information outlined by VCUHS policy.
Obtain or assist with collecting specimens for diagnostic or waived tests.
Attend mandatory in-services and trainings and meet online training requirements.
Promote patient safety through job performance and participation in hospital, department, or unit safety initiatives.
Maintain courteous and effective rapport with patients, visitors, coworkers, and other health care team members; respond promptly to verbal and written instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.