Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Surgical Unit - Days

Norman Regional; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Retirement plans

Free parking

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Norman Regional seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care on a Surgical Unit. The role supports safe patient handling, vital sign recording, and daily nursing tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED and CNA certification or six months of experience. BLS certification is preferred and required upon orientation. Regular full-time Day shift with advancement opportunities is available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification or 6 months experience required.
• BLS training preferred or required during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Record and relay vital signs to the nurse.
• Perform routine nursing procedures.
• Assist with patient processing.

Skills

Basic patient care

Vital signs

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nursing assistant certification or 6 months experience

Job description

Departmental Overview

Compensation / Benefits

• $14.29-$23.34/hr. depending on previous work experience
• Evening differential $1.50/hr.
• Night differential $1.75/hr.
• Weekend differential $1.75/hr.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement

The ideal candidate for our Surgical Unit thrives in fast-paced environment, has a strong willingness to learn, understands how to deliver safe and effective & compassionate clinical care along side a team. Our unit has thirty two beds. We take care of patients with both surgical and nonsurgical conditions, we care for patients through the nursing process of assessment planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Furthermore, our team nurses & patient care techs collaborate with other healthcare professionals for best possible treatment of our patients.

Job Summary

• Provides basic patient care
• Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment
• Takes and records vital sign (VS) data and relays to patient's nurse
• Provides general nursing care and routine treatment /procedures
• Facilitates processing of patients
• Provides clerical receptionist support
• Provides Coordinating Support
• Performs additional duties related to the specific needs of the department

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent GED
• Certification as a nursing assistant or 6 months of recent experience as a nursing assistant

Experience

• Six (6) months of recent experience as a nursing assistant
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or one clinical semester of nursing school or successful completion of an acute care nurse aide course; or six (6) months previous experience in a healthcare position can be substituted for the experience

Licensure/Certification

• Basic Life Support *(BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained through re-training for duration of employment
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Schedule

7a-7p

Work Shift

Day

Position Type

Regular Full Time