Patient Care Tech, Nights-ICU

Overview

Overview: Sentara Careplex is hiring a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for the Intensive Unit.

City/State:
Hampton, VA

Work Shift:

Third (Nights) – 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Position type:
Full-time (36 hours per week);
Weekend:
Rotating

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 changes to the nursing staff.

• Education: HS – High School Grad or Equivalent
• One of the following programs is acceptable for education:
  Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services (EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic), or current student enrolled in a clinical program with at least one semester completed in a relevant field, or current work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
• Experience: One year of health care experience preferred.

• Certifications/Licensure: AHA BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

The Sentara Care Plex Intensive Care Unit is a 24-bed medical-surgical ICU with eICU monitoring. Population includes COPD, CHF, suspected MI, respiratory failure, GI bleeds, pancreatitis, renal and liver failure, multi-organ failure with or without sepsis, and surgical patients (vascular and ENT), with primary stroke center status. ICU devices include PRISMAX and Balloon Pump.

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

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity for annual discretionary bonus if eligibility criteria are met

Sentara Care Plex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed, technologically advanced acute care facility and Certified Primary Stroke Center. It offers specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, advanced diagnostics and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and a busy emergency department. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara Care Plex Hospital. We support a mission to improve health every day and be part of the community.

Equal Opportunity Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of the organization. In support of our mission, this is a tobacco-free environment.

Remote Work For positions available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.