Patient Care Technician (PCT) - RN Nursing Students

Overview

Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients; provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served; reports and records observations; contributes to the efficient functioning of the unit; all duties are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Qualifications

Education :

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One of the following required :
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA);
• Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinicals completed; or
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the nursing assistant role.

Licensure / Certification / Registry :

Responsibilities

1. Performs and documents nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients as directed by the registered nurse. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following :

2. Performs and documents monitoring procedures; observes and reports the patient response. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following :

3. Performs therapeutic measures / procedure, observes and reports changes, deviations from normal. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following :

4. Maintains safety and security of patient / family / self / others, observing safety precautions and promoting a sense of security and well being. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to the following :

5. Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit / hospital. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to, the following :

6. Performs additional unit specific tasks / care elements for which they have received specific instruction and demonstrated competence.

7. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.