PCT - Per-Diem (RN Student-Float Pool)
About The Position
Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) in this role will perform and document nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients as directed by the registered nurse. Tasks and expectations include providing hygiene and comfort measures, assisting patients with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, and therapeutic measures. PCTs will also perform and document monitoring procedures, observe and report patient responses, including obtaining vital signs, weight, emptying drainage collection devices, and performing glucose monitoring. Additionally, PCTs will maintain safety and security for patients, family members, themselves, and others by observing safety precautions and promoting a sense of security and well-being.
Requirements
- Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinicals completed OR an active CNA.
- CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process.
- Successful completion of Nursing Team Onboarding, unit-based orientation, and clinical competency validation tool within 30 days of hire.
- Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA and hospital/nurse manager mandated inservices.
- Submits supporting documentation to nurse manager in conjunction with annual performance appraisal.
- Demonstrates clinical competence.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients as directed by the registered nurse.
- Provide hygiene and comfort measures.
- Assist patients with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, and therapeutic measures.
- Perform and document monitoring procedures.
- Observe and report patient responses.
- Obtain vital signs, weight, and empty drainage collection devices.
- Perform glucose monitoring.
- Maintain safety and security of patients, family members, self, and others by observing safety precautions.
- Promote a sense of security and well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
