Overview
Patient Care Technician I, Wexford, 4N, Full Time. Provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent performs basic nursing procedures related to care and comfort of patients in stable condition and supports the RN in care of acutely ill patients. Maintains medical asepsis, respects patient and family dignity and privacy, adheres to hospital policies, and responds appropriately in emergencies. Documents patient care in the electronic medical record and communicates accurately, both verbally and in writing. Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and receives assignments from the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader, completing work within the scheduled time. Also performs duties related to coordination of activities on the inpatient unit (admissions, discharges, transfers).
Responsibilities
* Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as activities of daily living, skin survey, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patients and their medical record, documentation of O2, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, assistance with exam, treatments and procedures. (30%)
* Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include bedside shift report, purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment. (30%)
* Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments. Reports changes in patient’s physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as issues or concerns identified to nursing staff. (20%)
* Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval. (20%)
* Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Minimum
* High School Diploma or GED
* Limited or no experience; must be able to attend 2 weeks of training
* Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
* Ability to perform basic mathematics
* Basic computer skills
* CPR – American Heart Association
* Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
* Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
* Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Preferred
* Acute care experience within the last 3 years
* Currently enrolled in ASN or BSN program with preference to those in nursing programs who have completed at least one clinical rotation
Compliance and Accessibility
This job adheres to ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. Employees may have access to confidential information and must comply with HIPAA and company privacy policies and information security guidelines. It is every employee’s responsibility to comply with applicable laws, regulations and company policies. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination based on protected status and other categories under applicable law. For accessibility assistance or accommodations, contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org.
California Consumer Privacy Act Notice included where applicable.
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