PCT Mobile Resource Pool - Bon Secours St Francis Hospital

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Full-time 7 : 00pm - 7 : 30am. Recent inpatient patient care tech experience strongly preferred.

Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

Assist the staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. Maintain and update patient records in a timely and orderly manner.

Acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to unit and demonstrate enthusiastic friendly approach.

Essential Job Functions

Performs delegated direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.

Reports conditions of patients including changes or abnormal findings to appropriate registered nurse

Documents VS and ADLs concurrently in appropriate format and notifies RN / LPN with abnormal variations.

Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights and identifies resources to meet patient needs.

Acts as a patient advocate.

Correctly and efficiently transcribes physician orders to include computer order entry.

Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, core measures, infection prevention, patient safety and quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes.

Maintains a well-organized workstation and provides an environment that is conducive to workflow.

Maintains medical record in appropriate order.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.

Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing / Certification / Work Experience

Must have completed Fundamentals of Nursing course or a Nursing Assistant Program or have experience as a patient care technician in an acute care setting or nursing home.

Current certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

Education

Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination.

Training

N / A

Language

N / A

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Other :

Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting / moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.

Frequent use of finger / hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands / arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and / or other conditions common to a healthcare environment.

Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours.

May be required to take call and / or work weekends / holidays based on the needs of the department.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting / Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Lifting / Carrying (50-100 lbs.)

Push / Pull (0-50 lbs.)

Push / Pull (50-100 lbs.)

Stoop, Kneel

Crawling

Climbing

Balance

Bending

Additional Physical Requirements / Hazards

Physical Requirements -

Manual dexterity (eye / hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms / telephone / audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm / hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity far

Acuity near

Not applicable to this position

Hazards -

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic / caustic / chemicals / detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust / fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray / electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Other :

Not applicable to this position

Skills

Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.

Knowledge of English grammar and spelling.

Neat and legible handwriting.

Ability to file and maintain patient records (both paper and electronic), files and reports.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to use office equipment such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals and printers. Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques to provide nursing care.

Ability to report changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse.

Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w / AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Work Shift :

Evenings / Nights (United States of America)

Department :

SS Nursing - Workforce - Roper Hospital