GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Patient Care Technician/Health Unit Coordinator/Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT/HUC/CNA) is responsible to perform duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager or Registered nurse in compliance with established process standards, structure standards and protocols of the assigned unit. The (PCT/HUC/CNA) works in cooperation with all team members in an effort to  accomplish departmental goals and objectives. The (PCT/HUC/CNA) role is multi-disciplined. When assigned as a PCT, the primary function is the delivery of competent, compassionate, and cost effective care. When assigned as a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC), primary function is to perform clerical duties and surveillance of arrhythmia monitors.                                             

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

 

·      Assists with safe and appropriate delegated patient care tasks which are directly supervised by a RN.

·      Provides person-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the human experience in a collaborative fashion with other team members. Assists care team in achieving daily patient and family goals.

·      Provides quality patient care, including comfort and hygiene measures, preventative skin care, safety measures, transport, and nutritional and elimination needs.

·      Promptly triages and responds to patient call lights.

·      Reports patient status changes and needs to RN accurately and in a timely manner.

·      Demonstrates effective use of clinical strategies to insure patient and associate safety.

·      Communicates concerns regarding hazards or errors related to patients to the health care team.

·      Uses Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation (SBAR) communication techniques.

·      Accurately documents vital signs, input/output, nutritional intake, personal hygiene, weights and other patient care performed and reports findings promptly to RN.

·      Thorough and confidential maintenance of patient charts and records.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·           High school graduate or GED required.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

·           Minimum of one year healthcare nursing assistant (CNA) clinical experience

·           Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Program

·           Previous nursing unit secretary or medical office experience

·           Student in RN nursing program who as completed at least three hospital clinical rotation will be considered.       

·           Basic arrhythmias identification course prior to starting.

 

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

  ·              Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

·           Current state CNA license for applicable state of employment

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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