Patient Care Technician - JRI Med Surg, Part-Time Nights, Voorhees

Virtua; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) / retirement

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Voorhees, NJ is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant under RN/LPN supervision to support daily living activities and plan of care.

Responsibilities include bathing, feeding, mobility assistance, vital signs, phlebotomy/ECG as certified, and contributing to patient education and safety.

You will join a caring team dedicated to high-quality patient care, with competitive benefits and opportunities for training, while working on-site during night shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• PCT course, CNA program, or equivalent of 1 year direct patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required; phlebotomy training may be required for ED positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting and mobility.
• Perform vital signs, point-of-care testing, bladder scanning and Foley care as directed; notify RN/LPN of changes.
• Reinforce patient and family education on care needs and safety.
• Support in orientation of new hires and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.

Skills

Patient care

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCT / CNA training or 1 year direct patient care experience

Job description

Location

Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Remote Type

On-Site

Employment Type

Employee

Employment Classification

Regular

Time Type

Part time

Work Shift

Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours

18

Job Information

Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/and or LPN, assists with patients' activities of daily living and plan of care.Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s).Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Position Responsibilities

Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.

Performs technical duties as directed by RN/LPN, such as vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, and foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately. May perform phlebotomy and EKG's, if certified. Identifies and communicates changes in patient's status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.

Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.

Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.

Participates in the performance improvement activities.

Assists in orientation of new hires.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards.

Must have strong communication skills.

Required Education

High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED) required.

Must have successfully completed a PCT course, a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or have worked an equivalent of 1 year of direct patient care.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

BLS certification.

Phlebotomy training/education is required for the Emergency Department positions.

Enhances skills through ongoing education and training. Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies.

Hourly Rate: $19.54 - $29.20The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to:

• medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• paid time off
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• short-term disability and optional long-term disability
• colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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