Patient Care Tech, Per Diem Days, WillingboroLocation: Burlington Hospital - 218 A Sunset Rd
Employment Type: Employee
Employment Classification: Per Diem
Time Type: Part time
Work Shift: Day Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)
Total Weekly Hours: 0
Job Information: Med Surg / Tele Stroke Unit 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.Identifies and communicates changes in patient's status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately.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.
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