Patient Care Technician - Nursing Student (Earn-to-Learn)

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

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision for an eligible nursing student in the Earn to Learn program.

Responsibilities include direct/indirect patient care, monitoring conditions, recording data, and maintaining safe, clean environments in a hospital setting. Required: high school diploma or equivalent; CNA/MA/EMT or equivalent licensure preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a nursing student eligible for Earn to Learn program.
• AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent licensure/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and direct care to patients in the assigned unit with age-appropriate adjustments.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and provide updates to the health care team.
• Perform patient care in accordance with the plan of care and nursing policies.
• Maintain a safe, clean, stocked clinical area and ensure supplies and equipment are ready.
• Record patient information, vital signs, volume intake/output, and other required data.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision for an eligible nursing student in the Earn to Learn program.

Responsibilities include direct/indirect patient care, monitoring conditions, recording data, and maintaining safe, clean environments in a hospital setting. Required: high school diploma or equivalent; CNA/MA/EMT or equivalent licensure preferred.