Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Surgical Nursing (62684)
2 days ago
Sherman
Min USD $16.77/Hr. Max USD $25.99/Hr. Overview Sign-on Bonuses up to $1,500.00 Position Summary: Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients; provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served; reports and records observations; contributes to the efficient functioning of the unit; all duties are performed in accordance with established, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. One of the following required: • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA);, • Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA, ABR-OE, RMA, CCMA or NCMA);, • Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinicals completed; or, • d. Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the nursing assistant roleLicensure/Certification/Registry: CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Basic computer data entry skills, including the ability to enter, store and retrieve information., • Possesses updated knowledge and competency in using equipment related to job duties (i.e., gait belt, mobility devices, protection/safety equipment, etc.), • Demonstrates effective communication skills with the ability to relay information to/from patients, their families, and members of the care team.Annual Credentialing: Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA and hospital/nurse manager mandated inservices. Submits supporting documentation to nurse manager in conjunction with annual performance appraisal. Demonstrates clinical competence. Responsibilities Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Performs and documents nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients as directed by the registered nurse. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following: • Provides hygiene and comfort measures, assuring privacy and preventing undue exposure., • Provides or assists patient with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, etc., • Assures that linens are dry, wrinkle free and that patient is comfortable., • Serves and collects food trays and nourishments. Records percentage of diet intake., • Feeds or assists patients as necessary. Records intake. Reports deviations from normal., • Provides bed pan/urinal. Performs perineal care., • Performs bladder catheter care and discontinues bladder catheter as directed., • Performs ostomy care (ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy) including application of appropriate appliances., • Assists with post-mortem care., • Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients., • Obtains vital signs (B/P and TPR)., • Obtains weight in kg (standing, chair or bed scale) and reports deviation from previous weight., • Empties drainage collection devices., • Performs blood glucose monitoring., • Application of heat; i.e., K-pad., • Application of cold; i.e., ice bags, sponge baths., • Therapeutic baths, i.e., Sitz, Aveeno., • Obtains routine non-sterile specimens., • Assists with patient preparation for surgical, therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures., • Oxygen therapy (sets up/maintains/discontinues) as directed., • Applies nonsterile dressing as directed., • Discontinues peripheral IV as directed., • Performs oral pharyngeal suctioning., • Preps skin and applies telemetry patches., • Conducts purposeful hourly rounding as a team member, inquiring of the four P's (Pain, Potty, Possessions and Positioning)., • Follows standard precautions. Always washes hands between patients., • Reports equipment malfunctions., • Assists in keeping patient rooms/corridors free of clutter. Cleans fluid spills., • Uses proper body mechanics in moving, transferring and transporting patients., • Positions side rails appropriate to the patient's condition., • Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed., • Interacts with patients/visitors/others in a courteous and respectful manner., • Fully explains procedures to patients/families prior to performing., • Assures patient privacy/rights/confidentiality., • SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others., • COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude., • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results., • Skilled in computer messaging, obtaining results., • Completes assigned aspects of unit inventory management., • Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines., • Uses designated lines of communication and authority., • Supports efforts to reduce costs., • Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently., • Maintains cleanliness of unit, service area and equipment., • Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team., • Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes., • Accepts responsibility for accurate and timely completion of tasks as assigned., • Adheres to MHS Behavioral Standards. Performs other related work as required or requested.