PRN Patient Care Technician I, Rehab

CarolinaEast Health System; New Bern (NC); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CarolinaEast Health System's Rehabilitation Hospital in New Bern, NC, seeks a Patient Care Tech I to assist nursing staff with daily patient care under RN supervision. The role includes secretarial tasks and NA I duties, supporting a 20-bed rehab unit focused on compassionate, interdisciplinary care.

Ideal candidates hold a Nurses Aide I certificate, high school diploma, and BLS; one year in acute care is preferred, with strong communication and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Nurses Aide I certificate required; NC Dept. of Facilities Services.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Minimum one year in acute care setting preferred (unit secretary or Nurse Aide I).
• Able to organize confidential clerical tasks and patient care despite interruptions.
• Able to relate effectively to patients, families, physicians, staff and others.
• Must demonstrate age-appropriate care knowledge.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Deliver outstanding customer service.

Responsabilités

• Assist nursing staff with duties for patients under RN supervision.
• Perform secretarial tasks and NA I skills as assigned.
• Support 24-hour comprehensive nursing care and patient education.
• Respond to patient and family needs with professionalism.

Connaissances

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Age-specific care

Formation

Nurses Aide I certificate (NC)

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Description du poste

Job Summary:

The Patient Care Tech I assists the nursing staff by performing assigned duties for patients and staff under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The Patient Care Tech I duties include, but are not limited to, secretarial functions and NA I skills.

The Rehabilitation Hospital is a 20 bed comprehensive medical rehabilitation unit. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, quality, interdisciplinary rehabilitative care, including 24 hour comprehensive nursing. Rehab Nursing provides patient and family education, comprehensive rehabilitative nursing care, and reinforces skills learned in therapy to help patients return to their maximum level of independence.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalency; or completion of third year in the AA Early College Program of a community college and provide transcripts to HR.


• Nurses Aide I certificate listed with the North Carolina Department of Facilities Services.


• Some understanding of medical terminology.


• At least one year of experience in an acute care setting, either as a unit secretary or as a Nurse Aide I preferred.


• Able to organize confidential clerical responsibilities and patient care, maintaining workflow despite interruptions and changing priorities.


• Able to relate effectively to patients, their families, physicians, staff, and all others using proper channels of communication.


• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit(s).


• The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit’s/ area’s/ department’s policies and procedures.


• Maintain current BLS certification.


• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.