Patient Care Technician II - 7E Medical Acute Care

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

19h

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Patient Care Technician provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to patients and families at the competent level, using the principles and practices of the nursing process. The technician delivers safe and effective care and works with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results. The role provides nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; coordinates patient care services; and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards. Care is patient- and family-centered and addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. The position supports a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment; participates in a professional practice model, shared governance, peer review, and professional development; and promotes effective teamwork, accountability, critical thinking, and clinical excellence. The role identifies clinical priorities and initiates actions to improve patient outcomes. This is an employee position with regular status, scheduled for 36 hours per week on a rotating shift. The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program.

Requirements

At least one year of work experience in a 0.6 FTE PCT I position at MUSC CHS, or one year of patient-care work experience in a health care facility; alternatively, a college degree, active enrollment in nursing school with completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited institution, active enrollment in an accredited healthcare-related field, or Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or equivalent training.
Basic Life Support certification is required within two weeks of hire and must be maintained thereafter.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Direct and lead assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards.
Provide patient- and family-centered care addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
Assess patients, develop nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan and implement interventions, coordinate care, provide health teaching and promotion, and evaluate goals and interventions consistent with MUSC policies.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment by protecting patient privacy and demonstrating responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior.
Participate in a professional practice model, including shared governance, adherence to standards of care, peer review, professional development, and promotion of leadership and clinical excellence.
Use effective team skills, autonomous practice, accountability, and critical thinking.
Coordinate efficient and effective delivery of patient care services using care management principles.
Identify clinical priorities and initiate actions to improve patient outcomes.
Promote a healthy work environment and take personal responsibility for professional growth.