PCT, Medicine Unit

PCT, Medicine Unit - FT Days, 7:00‑7:30 p position at Smilow Cancer Hospital

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values – integrity, patient‑centered, respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patient care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager (NM) and the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), performs specific duties that support patient care. These duties include direct and indirect patient care activities which are essential to providing comprehensive care to patients. YNHHS Standards of Professional Behavior are based on our five Values:
Patient‑Centered Care, Respect, Compassion, Integrity and Accountability. Our behaviors reflect our values and support our mission and vision. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at BH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great “First Impression” by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills and a positive environment for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff, and support department personnel.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• Under the direction of the RN, engage in selected tasks and activities to obtain and report information to assist the nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient needs, treatment and reports deviations as identified to RN.
  • Obtain and record vital signs as ordered or delegated by the RN.
• Under the direction of the RN, perform technical duties and selected treatments, procedures and activities which contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care.
  • Appropriately assure patient identification (doors, , barcode scanning for lab draws, etc.) following established policies and procedures.
• Effectively assist in the care of patients with consideration for the safety of key populations as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary team offering suggestions on addressing patient/family needs, taking into account cultural and/or individual diversity and demonstrate sensitivity to these aspects of care delivery.
• Effectively and professionally communicate and interact with patients, families, and staff. Cover the Business Associate (BA) desk in the absence of the BA under the direction of the NM or designee.
  • Participate in receiving patient bedside report at the beginning of each shift and throughout the shift as needed.
• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility in daily performance of role.
  • Relocate and rotate to meet patient care needs.
• Complete non‑therapeutic functions under the direction of MD, PA, APRN or RN, including removal of medication(s) from the pneumatic tube system sent from the Pharmacy or Hospital Supply to the unit/patient care area.
  • Immediately deliver the medication(s) from the pneumatic tube system to the appropriate Registered Nurse, Physician, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant or other appropriate licensed practitioner.

• Education
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  High school diploma or GED; and CNA or other educational equivalent, i.e., Medical Assistant, CPCT, EMT, student nurse from an accredited program or LPN.
• Experience
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  Either (A) Two (2) years relevant direct patient care experience as dictated by placement, or (B) Education as stated above. All candidates must successfully complete the Patient Care Associate…