Patient Care Technician Neurology
About The Position
The Neuro Unit is a 28-bed, all-private room inpatient unit that provides care for a higher-acuity medical population with a primary focus on neurological conditions. Staffing structure and ratios are similar to the orthopedic unit, while patient acuity and clinical complexity are more advanced. The unit primarily serves medical neuro patients, including individuals with acute stroke, a wide range of neurological diagnoses, behavioral or confused presentations, and patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal (ETOH). The majority of admissions arrive through the Emergency Department, creating a fast-paced environment with frequent new admissions and evolving care needs. The M2 Neuro Unit offers a broad and varied patient experience, making it an excellent setting for clinicians seeking to strengthen assessment skills, manage complex medical conditions, and gain exposure to acute neurological care. Unit leadership identifies this as a strong developmental unit for future Emergency Department nurses as well as candidates interested in building wide-ranging medical experience in a higher-acuity setting.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Completion of Block 1 in Nursing OR Medical Assistant (MA) OR Nursing Assistant (NA) OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) OR 6 months of experience in the healthcare setting within the last year Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required
Nice To Haves
- 6 months in acute care experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Certification Preferred
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT) - License Emergency Medical Tech Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides patient related care tasks based on the principles of growth and development across the life span of patients served in his/her independent unit.
- Assists, observes, and reports patient changes to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation relative to the care delivered.
- Provides and collaborates direct patient care services under the direct supervisor of a licensed caregiver. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and implementation of selected portions of the patient care plan as directed under supervisor of nurse.
- Assists, observes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation in relation to the care delivered.
- Addresses and/or directs questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or health care team members.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekend shift differentials are offered, along with evening and night shift differentials where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
