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PCT - PCA - Student Nurse - PCU - West Hospital
Location: West Hospital
Shift: 7am-730pm
Job Summary:
A Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. As part of our team, the Patient Care Tech (PCT) is responsible for sanitizing and cleaning patients' rooms, monitoring patients' health and vital signs as well as assisting patients with basic needs like feeding and grooming.
Essential Job Functions
Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, and assists with mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.
Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
Provides high-level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and employees.
Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety.
Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible.
Individualizes care based on patient's interests and hobbies.
Education:
Licensure/Certification:
Experience:
Skills & Abilities:
Possesses problem-solving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
STUDENT NURSE Job Description :
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position:
The Student Nurse provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.
Essential Job Functions:
Under direction of the RN, supports the nurse in the application of the nursing process.
Works to develop critical thinking skills through collaboration with the RN to ensure quality patient care delivery
Seeks out educational opportunities related to nursing practice and critical thinking
Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit based specialty duties.
Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse
Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees
Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
Participates in hand-off/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving
Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated
Education:
HS/GED (required)
Currently enrolled in a nursing program and has completed one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation (required)
Certifications:
BLS (preferred)
Training:
Must have completed First Clinical Rotation as a Nursing Student
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
Work Experience:
Recent experience in acute care and/or long term care facility (preferred)
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
