Patient Care Technician - Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit - Days

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

12h

About The Position

Patient Care Technician - Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit - Days

$2,500 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply The Nursing Tech provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the RN or licensed independent practitioner. Until the new graduate verifies that he/she has applied for a RN license, the individual will function on the nursing unit in the Care Partner role. Once the new graduate validates with a letter from the Board of Nursing stating that he/she is eligible to take the RN-NCLEX exam, the individual becomes a RN Applicant and can then function in the role of a RN under supervision. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Experience REQUIRED: N/A Experience PREFERRED:Acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide experience Education/training REQUIRED: Completion of state recognized CNA program; orCompletion of first semester junior year in an accredited BSN program dependent upon school curriculum.VCU/MCV BSN students - completion of sophomore year, Nursing 201, 202, 261.Accredited Associate Degree and Diploma programs - completion of first year or a minimum of two semesters of basic nursing courses.Specialty areas e.g. pediatrics, women`s health, psychiatry may require completion of a clinical rotation in that area; orCompletion of EMT program; orCompletion of medical assistant program Education/training PREFERRED: N/A Independent action(s) required:Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.Job Duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Additional position requirements:Care Partners work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed. Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.Other: describe - exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substancesActivities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motionMental/Sensory: Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinkingEmotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Days EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

Requirements

• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
• Completion of state recognized CNA program; orCompletion of first semester junior year in an accredited BSN program dependent upon school curriculum.
• VCU/MCV BSN students - completion of sophomore year, Nursing 201, 202, 261.
• Accredited Associate Degree and Diploma programs - completion of first year or a minimum of two semesters of basic nursing courses.
• Specialty areas e.g. pediatrics, women`s health, psychiatry may require completion of a clinical rotation in that area; orCompletion of EMT program; orCompletion of medical assistant program
• Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
• Prolonged standing
• Frequent bending
• Walking (distance)
• Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
• Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Repetitive motion
• Problem solving
• Hearing
• Speak clearly
• Write legibly
• Reading
• Logical thinking
• Fast pace environment
• Steady pace
• Frequent and intense customer interactions
• Noisy environment
• Able to adapt to frequent change

Nice To Haves

• Acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide experience

Responsibilities

• Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.
• Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.
• Job Duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees