This full-time night shift position offers an opportunity to provide direct patient care as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in an acute care setting. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you will support the nursing team by assisting patients with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe care environment, and communicating effectively with the healthcare team.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff with delegated basic patient care services
- Collect and record patient data including vital signs, height, weight, oxygen saturation, intake/output, and calorie counts, reporting findings to the RN/LPN/LVN
- Support patients with meals, feeding, bathing, oral care, grooming, linen changes, skin care, elimination assistance, and urinary catheter care
- Assist with patient positioning, repositioning, dangling, ambulating, and use of mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs
- Collect urine and stool samples and perform blood glucose monitoring via finger sticks, documenting and reporting results to the RN/LPN/LVN
- Communicate patient information effectively to the care team and adapt to changes while maintaining professionalism
- Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control and safety protocols, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives, risk management reporting, and compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures
- Maintain continuous visual observation of patients when required and remain with them at all times unless relieved by appropriate personnel
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of patient care practices and equipment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and work collaboratively within a team
- Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety protocols
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required within 90 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications
- 0-2 years of experience in an acute care setting or currently enrolled in a Nursing program
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification
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