Patient Care Technician, Rehab - Days Part-Time

Boone Health•Columbia, SC

10d

About The Position

Provides direct patient care in a rehabilitation setting under the supervision of licensed professional nurses. Supports the nurse responsible for a team of patients by helping maintain a safe environment and reduce risk of harm. Collects patient information and reports it to the RN to contribute to patient assessments and identify changes in condition. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely. The position is part-time, 24 hours per week, on days from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; weekends and holidays are required by the department. The position is benefit eligible. Other responsibilities may be assigned. The job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following experience or qualification pathways: be enrolled in a professional or practical nursing education program and have completed or be expected to complete a fundamentals of nursing course within 90 days; have been a professional or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed the state licensure examination within the past three years; be certified as a nursing assistant; have current out-of-state certified nursing assistant registration meeting 42 CFR 483.151 and 483.152; have documented nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician experience within the past three years; have completed a qualifying patient care technician training program or qualifying UAP training program within the past three years; have completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and be awaiting the U.S. licensure examination; or have proof of patient care technician certification.
Supervisor experience is not required.
Licensure and certification are not required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse, promoting patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
Administer or assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), vital signs, intake and output, fall and pressure ulcer prevention, Foley care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as requested.
Collect clinical data and patient information and report changes in patient status to the nurse.
Assist the nurse with patient and family education.
Document all patient care activities provided.
Ensure supplies and equipment are available to meet each patient's needs.
Participate in activities that promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Participate in professional development and lifelong learning.
Act as a 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Maintain a constant state of alertness and work safely, as required for this safety-sensitive position.