Patient Care Technician - Resource Pool

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Paydown

401k/403B

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Partner to join the Nursing Resource Pool. The role involves flexible night hours (7pm–7am) and working across various units under nurse supervision. You will assist with admissions/discharges, patient care tasks, and basic procedures like vitals and blood draws.

The position emphasizes teamwork and providing safe, compassionate care. A high school diploma is required, with BLS certification due within 90 days and multiple

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One year of prior health care experience preferred.
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support admission and discharge processes and assist with patient transfers.
• Change, bathe, and ambulate patients as directed by a nurse.
• Take vitals, perform blood draws, and assist with daily care.
• Observe patient conditions and report changes to the supervising nurse.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a team-based setting.

Skills

Vital signs

Blood draws

Daily patient care

Nursing support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Partner to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in the Nursing Resource Pool.

Hours/Shift:

FLEXI (as needed). Nights 7pm to 7am

Department/Position Overview:

Are you wanting to try out different types of nursing units-join the Resource Pool! This position will work in various units at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.

As aPatient Care Technicianwith Sentara, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills. From taking vitals to blood draws and daily care. The primary duties of this position include supporting the admission/discharge process, changing, bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care, meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of a nurse. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to provide the best care for our patients.

Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nurse.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certification/Licensure

• American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum requirements: Must have one of the following
  • Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or
  • Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or
  • National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), or
  • Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, or
  • Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or
  • Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, or
  • Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Experience

One year of prior health care experience preferred.

Benefits

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• 401k/403B, 401a plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks