Job Information
Nuvance Health Patient Care Technician (eve/night) P/T in Norwalk, Connecticut
Description
Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician provides nursing care and support to a patient or a group of patients. Duties may include but are not limited to: assisting patients with tasks that they cannot complete for themselves; helping to feed and dress patients; checking pulse, respiration, blood pressure and other vitals; responding to patient needs; turning and positioning bedridden patients; and recording treatment.
Responsibilities:
Patient Care Criteria A: Provides patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse. Prioritizes assignments in consultation with the RN. Patient Care Criteria B: Performs procedures as identified by the PCT Skills Checklist; refers to and utilizes appropriate resources. Responds promptly to patient care needs. Patient Care Criteria C: Maintains a safe patient environment incorporating Norwalk Hospital Policies and Procedures. Patient Care Criteria D: Shows initiative in noting and offering assistance with unit needs.
Communication Criteria A: Communicates with patients, visitors and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities in a courteous manner. Communication Criteria B: Observes and reports to Registered Nurse all changes in patient condition, observations or occurrences of an unusual nature in a clear and concise manner. Communication Criteria C: Documents accurately patient data on appropriate forms i.e., Fluid Balance Record, Nursing Care Record, calorie counts, frequent vital sign sheet. Communication Criteria D: Obtains information necessary to carry out patient care assignment, for example: report and/or active order profile sheets.
Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria A: Demonstrates compliance with identified policies and procedures in carrying out unit assignments i.e., postings, work sheets, maintenance of data and knowledge of medical terminology. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria B: Demonstrates willingness to assist with and improve unit operations. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria C: Maintains neat and orderly appearance and environment. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria D: Completes all competencies and annual requirements as established by the Staff Development Department and the Nurse Manager. Maintains personal Educational Record.
Equipment and Supplies Criteria A: Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost efficient and proper manner. Equipment and Supplies Criteria B: Reports problems with supplies and equipment to appropriate personnel for corrective action.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Other Information:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in a Hospital setting is preferred but not required.
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Desired: Active CNA certification in the state of Connecticut is preferred. BLS/CPR required or must be obtained within 90 days of start date.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 379
Department: Nursing Float Pool
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $16.00 - $26.83 Hourly
We are an equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.
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