Patient Care Tech Trainee - Progressive Care Unit - St. Francis Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is hiring a Patient Care Tech Trainee to deliver essential patient care under the guidance of Registered Nurses. This temporary program offers clinical training, emphasizes patient comfort, and requires the ability to provide high-quality customer service while documenting care accurately. Successful candidates will benefit from comprehensive medical packages and educational assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer contributions to retirement savings

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Must obtain BLS certification prior to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care and comfort including hygiene and mobility assistance.
• Liaises between patient and nurse on health changes.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely.

Skills

Basic patient care

Customer service

Documentation

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

The Patient Care Tech Trainee provides direct patient care under the guidance and oversight of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. The Patient Care Tech Trainee program is a temporary nurse aid training program that enhances working clinical experience.

Essential Job Functions
Under direction of a designated preceptor, supports in the application of the nursing process:
• 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 with oversight to gain training on competency aligning with education.

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care

Work Experience

Recent experience in a healthcare environment, with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred, not required)

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 [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail]