Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare; Fort Mill (SC); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tenet Healthcare seeks a CNA to support patient care under the direction of the Nurse. The role includes taking vitals, recording I/Os, and assisting licensed staff across patient ages from infant to geriatric.

You will float to other units as needed and support clerical functions for the unit. Responsibilities include accurate order transcription, collaboration with the health care team, and ensuring quality care per established standards.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of CNA course required.
• Experience in patient care preferred.

Aufgaben

• Check and document vital signs and I/Os.
• Provide patient care and assist licensed staff as directed.
• Transcribe orders accurately and coordinate patient services.
• Float to other nursing units as needed.
• Perform clerical and public relations tasks for the unit.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs

Patient care

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

CNA Certification/Course

Jobbeschreibung

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.