Patient Care Tech (PCT) - ER

Tenet Healthcare; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a compassionate CNA to support patient care across units. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, document accurately, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team.

Flexibility to float to other units is required, with focus on delivering quality care and excellent patient experience. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a CNA course, and BLS CPR certification (within 7 days of hire).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or expected.
• Completion of CNA coursework is required.
• Experience in patient care roles is preferred.
• BLS CPR certification must be obtained within 7 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Nurse, provide patient care including activities of daily living and equipment operation/maintenance.
• Take and record vital signs and I/Os.
• Assist licensed staff and physicians as directed within approved standards.
• Be willing to float to other comparable nursing units as needed.
• Perform clerical and patient services tasks as unit receptionist and document orders accurately.

Skills

Vital signs

I/O monitoring

Patient care

Documentation

Interprofessional communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA coursework completed

Nursing Fundamentals course

BLS CPR certification

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

• Under the direction of the Nurse, performs sub-professional duties including providing patient care to meet the needs of activities of daily living; operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Takes and records vital signs and I/Os.
• Assists licensed staff and physicians as directed within approved standards.
• Performs other related duties as directed.
• Assumes the responsibility for meeting the basic needs of all patients assigned.
• Provides care to a patient population ranging from infant to geriatric, unless otherwise indicated.
• Works collaboratively with the health care team, is customer focused and strives to meet unit and hospital goals.
• Provides quality care according to established practice standards and guidelines for the area(s) assigned.
• Must be willing/able to float to other (comparable) nursing units, as requested/needed.
• Performs and coordinates the clerical and public relations functions for the unit, as well as coordinating patient services and tests provided by the other ancillary hospital departments; acts as unit receptionist receiving and directing visitors.
• Assumes the responsibility for correctly transcribing orders on all patients assigned.
• Works collaboratively with the health care team, is customer focused and strives to meet unit and hospital goals.
• Provides quality work according to established practice standards and guidelines for the area(s) assigned.
• Must be willing/able to float to other (comparable) nursing units, as requested/needed.
• Accurately checks patient's blood sugar and documents results as ordered (all values are correctly reported to attending nurse)
• Obtains vital signs appropriately based on patient's age and condition. Reports abnormal findings immediately to attending or charge nurse
• Performs patient interventions completely and proficiently within scope of practice and demonstrates age specific competency for population of patients served.
• Provides appropriate treatment in emergency situations as they arise (i.e. codes, patient falls).
• Performs related duties as required.

Required:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of CNA course required
• Experience: Previous work experience in a patient care role can meet education requirement.
• Licensure/Certification: CNA - must be certified within 6 months of employment, and/or completion of Nursing Fundamentals from an accredited Nursing Curriculum with the intention to complete a nursing degree required.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire.
• CPI required within orientation.

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