PATIENT CARE TECH

3 weeks ago


Richmond VA USA, United States VCU Health Full time
**$5,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply**

Our dynamic healthcare team is seeking compassionate Patient Care Techs to join our observation unit. Our unit serves as a vital link throughout the health system in providing high-quality care to patients requiring short-term observation. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care. The Short Stay Unit fosters a culture that empowers techs to learn, grow professionally, and provide exceptional care. The model of shared governance is engrained in the culture of the unit and empowers all team members to have a voice. The Short Stay Unit prides itself in having a high reliable team that is committed to providing safe and evidenced-based practice to our patients. The leadership team takes a shared vision approach to ensure we meet the needs of team members and patients. The unit's mission is to foster collegial relationships between the entire inter-professional team. We offer shadow experiences for selected applicants to come meet our team and visit the unit. Come see what we are all about

The Care Partner provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the RN or licensed independent practitioner.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED: N/A

Experience PREFERRED:
Acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide experience

Education/training REQUIRED:
Completion of state recognized CNA program; or
Completion of first semester junior year in an accredited BSN program dependent upon school curriculum. VCU/MCV BSN students - completion of sophomore year, Nursing 201, 202, 261.
Accredited Associate Degree and Diploma programs - completion of first year or a minimum of two semesters of basic nursing courses. Specialty areas e.g. pediatrics, women`s health, psychiatry may require completion of a clinical rotation in that area; or
Completion of EMT program; or Completion of medical assistant program; or
One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years; or
One (1) year of care partner or equivalent work experience within the last three (3) years; or
One (1) year of military corpsman experience within the last three (3) years

Education/training PREFERRED: N/A

Independent action(s) required:
Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.
Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor: time/schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.
Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
Care Partners work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.
Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Other: describe - exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Our dynamic healthcare team is seeking compassionate PCT to join our 8-bed observation unit. Our unit serves as a vital link throughout the health system in providing high-quality care to patients requiring short-term observation. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care. The Short Stay Unit fosters a culture that empowers team members to learn, grow professionally, and provide exceptional care. The model of shared governance is engrained in the culture of the unit and empowers all team members to have a voice. The Short Stay Unit prides itself in having a high reliable team that is committed to providing safe and evidenced-based practice to our patients. The leadership team takes a shared vision approach to ensure we meet the needs of team members and patients. The unit's mission is to foster collegial relationships between the entire inter-professional team. We offer shadow experiences for selected applicants to come meet our team and visit the unit. Come see what we are all about

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