PCT-Level 8-Med Surg

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists with the provision of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The PCT is expected to discharge duties in a responsible professional manner consistent with all standards of nursing care, hospital policies and procedures, and the current regulations governing nursing practice in the state.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Graduate of a nurse assistant or patient care technician training program OR completion of hospital based Patient Care Technician program within 30 days of hire OR current Nursing Student OR three (3) years of patient care tech experience.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Follows established plan of patient care.
Assists with the admission, transfer, discharge and transporting of all patients.
Implements patient safety measures including: Assists patient in moving, sitting and ambulating. Raises side rails as indicated. Applies restraints under the direction of registered nurse. Implements fall protocol under direction of registered nurse.
Collects and records vital signs as instructed by the nurse.
Provides measures to meet patients' comfort needs.
Collects and prepares specimens according to policy and procedure.
Administers care and treatments for patients as instructed by the nurse including, but not limited to: Bathing (am/pm care) Perineal, pre-operative, post-operative, and post-mortum care Catheter care Oral hygiene Applies hot or cold compresses Obtains T.P.R./Blood pressures Obtains Intake and output Ambulates patients Turns and positions patients Applies assistive devices Traction set-up and application Performs 12-lead EKG Oral suctioning with yankers catheter
Performs basic routine duties every shift including: Distributes fresh water Disposes of soiled linen Maintains clean and orderly unit Maintains and stocks unit supplies
Practices clean and sterile technique in the delivery of patient care while maintaining Body Substance Isolation.
Gathers information relative to patient's status to identify the age specific needs of each patient and reports this to the nurse.
Maintains an understanding of treatment necessary for each patient and provides appropriate care based on their age specific needs and promotes maintenance or enhancement of the patient’s quality of life.
Performs food and nutritional duties including: Distribution of snacks and supplements. Maintains fluid restrictions. Assists patients with meals and supplements as needed.
Keeps nurse informed about department activities or problems.
Establishes and maintains good rapport with hospital personnel, patients, and families.
Explains tasks to patients and provides emotional support to patient and family.
Attends and participates actively in a minimum of three staff meetings annually.
Responds to patient's signal light immediately; notifies nurse of patient problems.
Reports observations, requests and unusual signs and symptoms of patient to charge nurse or team leader immediately.
Supports and adheres to hospital and nursing policies and procedures.
Institutes emergency measures calmly and effectively.
Reports any safety or risk management problems to charge nurse or appropriate hospital personnel.
Documents technical skills performed, including observations, in the medical record.
Assists with preceptorship program when required.