Patient Care Technician – Neuro / Stroke
Overview
Sentara is hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Neuro/Stroke Medicine Unit 2 East. Hours/Shift: Full-time, weekend nights, approximately 7pm to 7am.
Department/Position Overview
Are you looking for an amazing, super-friendly family-oriented unit? Come join our 21-bed med/surg/stroke unit with a strong and supportive leadership team, specializing in stroke care and other acute neurological conditions. 2 East: We’ve got all the brains!
Education
- American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Must have one of the following:
- Sentara Care Partner Certification Program,
- Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA),
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA),
- National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT),
- Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School,
- Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic,
- Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT,
- Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Experience
One year of prior health care experience preferred.
Benefits
Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
- 401k/403B, 401a plans
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Work Perks
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Keywords
- NCP, Nursing Care Partner
- CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant
- Nursing Assistant, NA
- Patient Care Tech, PCT
- Patient Care Technician, PCT
- MA, Medical Assistant
- EMT, EMS, Paramedic
- Talroo-Allied Health
- Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
- 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 through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Work Perks
As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.
About Sentara
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
Location
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.