What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech - PRN position at BRADLEY MEDICAL CENTER LLC?
The PCT under supervision of the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse/Staff LPN provides routine patient care in accordance with Bradley Medical Center established policy and procedures. Delivers care based on patients needs appropriate to age and developmental level for the pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient. Demonstrates cooperation, flexibility, and resourcefulness when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital personnel. Assists patients in dressing or undressing, bathing, or eating. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens or gathers vital signs but does not start or administer intravenous fluids. Aids physicians and nursing staff members with procedures if needed.
Responsible for providing clerical support for all employees within the assigned nursing unit. Maintains and updates patients' records for the unit.
General Responsibilities:
Responsible to the patient to provide the highest quality nursing care possible.
2. Assist LPNs and staff RNs deliver patient care.
3. Responsible to promote cooperative working relationships both on the assigned unit and with other hospital departments.
4. Participate in performance improvement activities.
5. Provides clerical support to the assigned department.
6. Maintains and updates patient records per policy.
Education:Minimum high school graduate or G.E.D. preferred.
Experience:One-year experience as a nursing assistant is preferred. One-year patient care experience preferred.
Licenses/Certificates:Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred or enrolled in an accredited nursing program preferred. BLS certification is required within six months of hire.
