PCT - Med/Surg

MyMichigan Medical Group; Sault Ste. Marie, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus may be available for 1st

Competitive Wages

Benefit package for eligible employees

Job summary

MyMichigan Health is seeking a Nurse Aide (PCT) to assist with activities of daily living and basic treatments under RN supervision at a Michigan Medical Center. The role emphasizes patient care, accurate charting, and a safe, clean unit environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, BLS, and MMH PCT/CNA/EMT/LPN certifications or equivalent experience. Expect exposure to dynamic clinical settings and a commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Interpersonal communication skills to interact with patients, families and staff.
• Competency with Microsoft Windows and standard software.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, performs basic nurse aide tasks such as rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and glucose, transporting patients and supplies, and hourly rounding.
• Documents treatments and observations in patient charts; provides reports to the team.
• Maintains a clean, safe, well-stocked unit according to unit policies.
• Supports nursing mission and patient care standards; adheres to department policies; assists with age-specific patient needs; responds in emergencies and ensures patient safety.
• Delivers professional customer service and teamwork in daily operations.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Windows proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

• *Sign onbonus may be available for qualified candidates *
• * Competitive Wages *
• * Benefit package for eligible employees *

The PCT (Nurse Aide) performs and assists with activities of daily living as well as certain treatments for patient care under the direct and supervision of the Registered Nurse according to established policies, procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• (50%)*Under the direction of the nurse, prioritizes and organizes care of assigned patients, performing basic nurses aide skills as outlined in orientation, competencies, policy and procedures. Including but not limited to: rooming patients, obtaining vital signs and blood glucose, transportation of patients and/or supplies, and hourly rounding.
• (25%)*Documents on patients chart, any treatments and pertinent observations. Provides report to team on tasks completed.
• (25%)*Maintains a clean, safe, well-stocked, and orderly unit.
• OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Supports the mission, goals, policies and standards of nursing.
• Medical Center and unit policies and work rules are recognized, supported and implemented.
• Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures.
• Emergency care/safety: Performs according to procedure in all Medical Center emergency situations.
• Provides and ensures safe and secure environment for the patient.
• Provides excellent customer service: Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

• *Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
• *Equivalent Experience: Required within 1 month of hire or transfer.
• Qualification Source: AHA
• *Credential: PCT: MMH PCT/CNA/EMT/LPN Certification
• *Equivalent Experience:
• *Credential: FINGERPRIN: Fingerprinting
• *Equivalent Experience:

Required Education

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Equivalent Experience:

Other Information

• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
• PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0?33% of the workday) lift or carry 21?50 lbs., frequently 34?66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67?100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

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