Patient Care Tech, Med Surg Tele, Full time Nights

Company: Virtua
Location: Camden
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Job Details Full-time1 hour ago Qualifications - Foley catheter - Communication skills - Catheter care - High school diploma or GED Full Job Description 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 phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, bler scanning, foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately. - Identifies and communicates changes in patient's status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice. - 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, or a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, or have worked an equivalent of 2 years 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. Show full job description Apply Now

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