Patient Care Tech (PCT) Float - St. Elizabeth Boardman - PRN

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

All Work Shifts (United States of America)

PCT must have one of the following:
- Nursing Student in RN school with at least 1 clinical semester completed; or
- Have an STNA/CNA certification; or
- Have a minimum of 1 year of Aide experience in a hospital or LTC setting
 

Shift:

PRN

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position 
The Patient Care Tech Trainee provides direct patient care under the guidance and oversight of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. The Patient Care Tech Trainee program is a temporary nurse aid training program that enhances working clinical experience.
 

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position 
The Patient Care Tech Trainee provides direct patient care under the guidance and oversight of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. The Patient Care Tech Trainee program is a temporary nurse aid training program that enhances working clinical experience.
 

Essential Job Functions
Under direction of a designated preceptor, supports in the application of the nursing process:

• • Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.  
• • Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• • Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and employees.
• • Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
• • Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• • Performs delegated tasks with oversight to gain training on competency aligning with education.
   

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care

Work Experience

• Recent experience in a healthcare environment, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred, not required)

Working Conditions

• *Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• *May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• *May be required to use physical restraints
• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• *May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• *May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
• *May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials 
• *May have periods of constant interruptions
• General office environment
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions
• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel
• *Prolonged periods of working alone
   

Other:  

• *Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
• *Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
• *Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• *Infant (1-12 months)
• *Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• *Adolescents (13-17 years)
• *Adults (18-64 years)
• *Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical