Patient Care Technician - Behavioral Health - Jefferson Hospital

Patient Care Technician I - Behavioral Health - Jefferson Hospital - Full Time

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This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non‑direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent is expected to perform basic nursing procedures related to the care and comfort of patients in stable condition, and to have knowledge of the patient population needs in the assigned work area. In addition, the incumbent is expected to assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients.

The incumbent practices medical asepsis, respects dignity and privacy of all patients and families, and maintains objectivity during care. The incumbent adheres to all basic hospital policies and procedures and responds appropriately during emergency situations. The incumbent maintains a supportive patient/family environment, performs general unit upkeep, uses accurate verbal and written communication, and documents patient care appropriately in the electronic medical record.

The incumbent works under general supervision of the Registered Nurse for patients in stable condition and under direct supervision for acutely ill or complex patients. The incumbent receives specific work assignments from the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader, and demonstrates efficient time management by completing the work within the scheduled time. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the incumbent performs a variety of duties related to coordinating inpatient unit activities, including patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as activities of daily living, skin survey, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patients and their medical record, documentation of O2, early mobilization and ambulation protocols, and assistance with exam, treatments and procedures.
  
  (30%)
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include bedside shift report and purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols, and maintaining a clean and orderly environment. (30%)
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, input & output, restraints, specimen collection, and all other treatments; reports changes in patient’s physical, mental and emotional conditions, and any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff. (20%)
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval. (20%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Limited or no experience; must be able to attend 2 weeks of training
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform basic mathematics
• Basic computer skills
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

• Acute care experience within the last 3 years
• Currently enrolled in an ASN or BSN program; preference given to those enrolled in Associates or Bachelor’s degree Nursing programs and who have completed at least one clinical rotation

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