Patient Centered Care Technician-Rehabilitation Inpatient

2 weeks ago


Dubuque Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full time
Overview:
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The PCT will report and record observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department.

 

Acute Rehab is a 10-bed unit that is CARF certified (Center of Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities). The unit has specialty certifications in stroke and brain injury through CARF. Our patient population is primarily neuro-based; in addition, we care for patients suffering from multi-trauma, debility after extensive hospital stays, and more. We have a family atmosphere on the unit with an emphasis on interdisciplinary teamwork amongst our therapists and ancillary departments. Our patients' goal is to return to home as independent as possible. The average length of stay is approximately 2 weeks. Staffing on the unit is 2 nurses and 1 tech during the day, and 2 nurses at night.

 

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Responsibilities:
Patient Care

Partners with the RN and other healthcare team members to provide patient care and achieve excellent outcomes and patient-centric goals of care, as identified in the plan of care.

Obtains records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR, as identified in the PCT Scope of Practice. Competency validation and documentation of skill performance is required.

Performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members, following competency validation.

Assist patients with activities of daily living.

Demonstrates an awareness of patient and personal safety.

Effective Communication

Verbally presents factual, concise, and timely information and/or patient care data to the RN, the healthcare team, patients and/or family members in a professional manner.

Real-time EMR documentation is done in accordance with hospital and unit policies.

Hand-offs will be done with attention to detail and with safety as a high priority.

 

Basic UPH Performance Criteria         

Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

 

Qualifications:
 

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

 

 

 

High school diploma/GED or
currently & actively working towards completion of diploma/GED

·         Successful completion of Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) program with active registration on Iowa Direct Care Registry

·         OR at least at a junior level in an accredited BSN program

 

Experience:

 

 

 

 

 

·         At least one year of clinical experience

License(s)/Certification(s):

 

 

 

·         Maintain current BLS certification

·         Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

 

 

 

 

·         Writes, reads, speaks, and comprehends fluent English

·         Be able to complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training

 

Other:

 

 

 

·         Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

·         Age Specific Requirements:

Patients served ages 18 plus

 

 



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