ICU Critical Care Patient Care Tech

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks a Nursing Assistant/Aide for the Medical Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (MRICU). The role supports 24/7 units with 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios, performing direct patient care, vital signs, specimen collection, hygiene assistance, and safety duties.

Qualifications include CNA/EMT/MA experience, high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS HCP certification; completion of nursing foundation courses and a rotation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Aide training with healthcare experience.
• Completion of foundations/clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and direct care to patients in their assigned unit, adjusting for age as needed.
• Provide direct and indirect care to patients with/without complications to meet hygiene and safety needs.
• Deliver care per nursing/medical plans of care and hospital policy.
• Maintain unit as safe, clean, stocked environment to support care delivery.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and infection control practices.
• Contribute to patient experience by accurate identification and reporting to the care team.
• Record admissions data, vital signs, intake/output, and other patient information.
• Assist in specimen collection for diagnostic tests as needed.
• Attend mandatory trainings and adhere to education requirements.
• Ensure patient safety and participate in safety initiatives.
• Establish rapport with patients, families, and health care team; respond to instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant

Medical Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Military Corpsmen/Medic

Nursing Aide Training Program

Experience in healthcare

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks a Nursing Assistant/Aide for the Medical Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (MRICU). The role supports 24/7 units with 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios, performing direct patient care, vital signs, specimen collection, hygiene assistance, and safety duties.

Qualifications include CNA/EMT/MA experience, high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS HCP certification; completion of nursing foundation courses and a rotation is preferred.