Patient Care Tech - Acute Rehab, Per Diem Nights, Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes

Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse or LPN, assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care. Communicates with and supports the healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

• Supports the activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, mobility, transport).
• Demonstrates standard precautions, including care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
• Performs technical duties as directed by RN/LPN: vital signs, point of care testing, bladder scanning, Foley catheter care, phlebotomy and EKGs if certified.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately.
• 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 performance improvement activities.
• Assists in orientation of new hires.

• Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures, and standards.
• Strong communication skills.

• High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED).
• Successfully completed a PCT course, a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program, Certified Nursing Assistant program, or equivalency of 1 year of direct patient care.

• BLS certification.
• Phlebotomy training/education required for Emergency Department positions.
• Enhances skills through ongoing education and training. Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies.