PCT - Per-Diem (RN Student-Float Pool)
About The Position
Patient Care Technicians 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, therapeutic measures, etc. PCT's will also perform and document monitoring procedures and observe and report the patient response. This includes obtaining vital signs, weight, emptying drainage collection devices, performing glucose monitoring, etc. PCT's will also maintain safety and security of patients, family members, self, and others by observing safety precautions and promoting a sense of security and well-being.
Requirements
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinicals completed
- 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.
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, assisting patients with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, and therapeutic measures.
- Perform and document monitoring procedures.
- Observe and report patient response, including obtaining vital signs, weight, emptying drainage collection devices, and performing glucose monitoring.
- Maintain safety and security of patients, family members, self, and others by observing safety precautions and promoting a sense of security and well-being.
- Attend all Joint Commission, OSHA and hospital/nurse manager mandated inservices.
- Submit supporting documentation to nurse manager in conjunction with annual performance appraisal.
- Demonstrate clinical competence.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
