PCU Patient Care Tech

Responsible for assisting registered nurses in the care of all patients in the Patient  Care Unit. He/She performs or assists in the completion of all activities of daily living for patients, prepares patients  for treatments, diagnostic procedures, and assists interdisciplinary health care providers as needed. He/She also  assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing  clerical and receptionist duties. He/She anticipates discharge needs of patients and communicates with the primary  nurse and the charge nurse in a timely and appropriate way. He/She ensures safe and efficient care of all patients,  performs tasks in a timely manner, and performs in line with the mission and vision of the facility. He/She  demonstrates ethical and appropriate behavior, adherence to all policies and procedures, and maintains all  educational requirements of the position. 

Education: 

• High school graduate or equivalent 
• Experience as a nurse aide or technician in acute care/hospital setting preferred 
• Current/unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the State of North  Carolina 
• BLS Certified 

Job Functions (not an exhaustive list):

•  Keep all required education/certifications up to date
• Demonstrate teamwork, peer-to-peer accountability, independent problem solving, critical thinking,  time management, and appropriate clinical prioritization
• Document and practice according to facility policy, meeting current documentation standards, metric,  and quality expectations as detailed by department manager in the delivery of quality care
• Elevate concerns to charge nurse or nurse manager as appropriate, reporting problems through the  chain of command