Nursing Student​/PCT - Nursing Flex , On-Call

Overview

Nursing Student/PCT - Nursing Flex Staff, On-Call/As Needed. By joining our team, you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in an inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You will contribute to an innovative culture that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. The Patient Care Technician provides basic daily care to patients and support to significant others, as part of SRAlab.

Job Description

Summary:

The Patient Care Technician provides basic daily care to patients and supports significant others, performing routine technical tasks and assisting with activities of daily living. Maintains patient care areas in a clean and orderly condition and provides nursing care appropriate for the age and development of the patient.

• Performs activities in the treatment and care of patients, including routine hygiene care, ingestion of food and fluids, elimination of wastes, mobility, and dressing/undressing.
• Performs and records routine technical tasks as authorized, such as collecting routine specimens, taking vital signs, collecting and recording intake and output, blood glucose, and other delegated tasks.
• Collects and reports pertinent physiological, psychological, and functional data based on the patient plan of care or patient need. Orients patient and family to the environment, therapeutic activities, and potential safety hazards. Incorporates safety into delivery of patient care as directed by the registered nurse.
• Implements interventions consistent with the plan of care as directed by a registered nurse. Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in condition to the registered nurse. Assists in transferring patients and patient care equipment to other areas.
• Documents functional care, procedures, and other quantitative values in nursing databases. Assists in monitoring supply needs to ensure adequate inventory forms other duties as assigned in the best interest of SRAlab.
• Reports directly to the Nurse Manager or designee; reports indirectly to the registered nurse involved with patient care.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA Certification or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program required.
• Successful completion of the Patient Care Technician orientation required.
• Demonstrates competency in applying growth and development principles for infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult, and geriatric patients.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, and written). Proactive ownership for serving the customer, team, and organization to achieve goals and resolve problems.
• Willingness to adapt to changing work demands and environment. Demonstrates critical thinking and sound judgment to monitor and respond to patient needs or changes in condition.
• Ability to transfer and position patients, lifting up to 35 lbs.

Normal patient care environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperatures. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients; exposure to moderately adverse working conditions in performing certain patient care activities.

Pay Range: $25.00 per hour. Shirley Ryan Ability Lab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with industry peers in our geographic locations. Benefits eligibility varies by position.

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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