Patient Care Technician, Rehab - Nights

Boone Health•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Provides direct patient care in support of licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients, helping maintain a safe environment and reduce risk of harm. Collects vital 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 works nights, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., for 12 hours per week.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the listed 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 examination within the past three years; be certified as a nursing assistant; have qualifying current CNA registration in another state under 42 CFR 483.151 and 483.152; have documented nurse assistant, EMT, or surgical technician experience within the past three years; have completed a qualifying patient care technician or UAP training program within the past three years; have completed a professional or practical nursing program outside the United States and be awaiting the U.S. licensure examination; or have patient care technician certification.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner; this is an essential function of the safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under nurse supervision, promoting patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
Assist patients with activities of daily living; perform vital signs, intake and output, fall and pressure-ulcer prevention measures, Foley care, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing as requested.
Collect clinical data 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 patient 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.