Intensive Care Unit Patient Care Specialist

1 week ago


Putnam, Connecticut, United States Day Kimball Hospital Full time
Job Summary:

As a Patient Care Technician in our Intensive Care Unit, you will play a vital role in supporting the inpatient nursing staff, ensuring the comfort and safety of our patients and their family members.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Complete various forms, requisitions, and communications as assigned by the nursing staff.
  • Accurately transcribe physicians' orders and maintain accurate records.
  • Act as a central communication resource at the nursing station, providing excellent customer service and maintaining patient confidentiality.
  • Input and retrieve data accurately, ensuring the integrity of patient information.
  • Initiate, maintain, replace, or complete various clerical forms, reports, and supplies as needed.
  • Assist patients and nurses with daily living activities, vital signs, and patient care plans.
  • Assist with lifting and positioning patients, using proper body mechanics to prevent injury.
  • Function as a Constant Attendant, responding to Resuscitation Team pages and Crisis Team pages as directed by the Nurse Director/designee.
  • Transport patients to other units or departments as necessary, ensuring safe and efficient movement.
  • Report any changes in patient condition or behavior to the nursing staff.
Constant Attendant Responsibilities:
  • Remain alert and in visual contact with the patient at all times.
  • Assist patients with daily activities as directed by the nurse.
  • Assist nurses with restraining and removing restraints.
1:1 Observation:
  • Maintain direct observation of the patient at all times.
  • Keep the patient within arm's length, even during bathing and toileting.
  • Remain alert and in visual contact with the patient at all times.
  • Assist patients with daily activities as directed by the nurse.
  • Assist nurses with restraining and removing restraints.
Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • RN license required due to specialty unit.
  • Medical terminology and keyboarding skills preferred.
  • Current CNA certification or completion of one year of clinical experience in an accredited RN nursing program, or EMT-B, or equivalent required.
  • Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.
  • Current NVCIT (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training) certification or within 3 months of hire required.
  • Experience in clerical or receptionist position preferred.
  • Previous experience in an acute care environment preferred.


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