Patient Care Technician I, Rehab

CarolinaEast • New Bern, NC

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician I assists nursing staff by performing assigned duties for patients and staff under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Duties include secretarial functions and Nurse Aide I skills. The role is based in a 20-bed comprehensive medical rehabilitation unit that provides compassionate, quality, interdisciplinary rehabilitative care, including 24-hour comprehensive nursing. Rehab nursing provides patient and family education, comprehensive rehabilitative nursing care, and reinforcement of skills learned in therapy to help patients return to their maximum level of independence.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalency, or completion of the third year in a community college AA Early College Program with transcripts provided to Human Resources.
• Nurses Aide I certificate listed with the North Carolina Department of Facilities Services.
• Some understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to organize confidential clerical responsibilities and patient care while maintaining workflow despite interruptions and changing priorities.
• Ability to relate effectively to patients, families, physicians, staff, and others using proper channels of communication.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span, and ability to assess patient-status data, interpret information relevant to age-specific needs, and provide care as described in unit, area, or department policies and procedures.
• Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in an acute care setting as a unit secretary or Nurse Aide I.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties for patients and staff under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Carry out secretarial functions and Nurse Aide I skills.
• Organize confidential clerical responsibilities and patient care while maintaining workflow amid interruptions and changing priorities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, staff, and others using proper communication channels.
• Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served on the unit.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Deliver outstanding customer service consistent with CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package for full-time employees.
• Benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED