Patient Care Technician - Cardiology Observation Unit - Rotating

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

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems seeks Care Partners to provide direct, age-specific patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practitioner. The role requires completion of a CNA program or equivalent nursing education, with various educational pathways acceptable including EMT or medical assistant programs.

Responsibilities include patient support, medication handling where applicable, and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of state recognized CNA program or equivalent nursing education.
• BSN students at VCU/MCV may qualify with sophomore year completed.
• Associate degree or diploma in nursing acceptable for eligibility.
• EMT or medical assistant programs accepted.
• 1 year MA or care partner/military corpsman experience in last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of RN or licensed practitioner.
• Functions under direction of supervisor when providing care and solving problems.
• May handle medication access and related supplies as required.
• Care Partners work all shifts, weekends and holidays; schedules set with Nurse/Practice Manager.

Skills

Acute care experience

Caregiving

Education

State recognized CNA program

BSN program (VCU/MCV) sophomore/junior

Associate degree or diploma in nursing

EMT program

Medical assistant program

1 year MA experience

1 year care partner experience

1 year military corpsman experience

Job description

The PCT provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the RN or licensed independent practitioner.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:

N/A

Experience PREFERRED:

• Acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide experience

Education/training REQUIRED:

• Completion of state recognized CNA program; or
• Completion of first semester junior year in an accredited BSN program dependent upon school curriculum. VCU/MCV BSN students - completion of sophomore year, Nursing 201, 202, 261.
• Accredited Associate Degree and Diploma programs - completion of first year or a minimum of two semesters of basic nursing courses. Specialty areas e.g. pediatrics, women`s health, psychiatry may require completion of a clinical rotation in that area; or
• Completion of EMT program; or Completion of medical assistant program; or
• One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years; or
• One (1) year of care partner or equivalent work experience within the last three (3) years; or
• One (1) year of military corpsman experience within the last three (3) years

Education/training PREFERRED:

N/A

Independent action(s) required:

Functions under direction of alicensed independent practitioner, manager and/or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.

Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor:

time/schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs.

Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

N/A

Additional position requirements:

Care Partners work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.

Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Other: describe - exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
• Mental/Sensory: Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range:

$17.25 - $24.12

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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