Patient Care Technician, General Medicine Unit

Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Tech for the General Medicine Unit.

Full-time (Weekly scheduled hour: 36)

Shift: Days: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nursing.

• HS - High School Grad or Equivalent
• One of the following programs is acceptable for education:
  Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

• AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

• One year of health care experience preferred.

The Medicine Unit - 4 James is looking for qualified nurses who will provide care to acute and chronic care patients with a variety of comorbidities from the age of 18 years of age and up, with a special love for our senior population.

We are looking for seasoned nurses, who are compassionate, dependable, flexible and hardworking looking to advance your career in nursing leadership. If this is you, please come and join our 4 James family.

Nursing Care Partner, NCP, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, PCT, Patient Care Tech