Patient Care Technician (PCT) - RN Nursing Students

Overview

Role: Current RN Students in an ADN or BSN program.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients as directed by the registered nurse.
• Provides hygiene and comfort measures, assuring privacy and preventing undue exposure.
• Assures that linens are dry, wrinkle free and that patient is comfortable.
• Serves and collects food trays and nourishments. Records percentage of diet intake.
• Feeds or assists patients as necessary. Records intake. Reports deviations from normal.
• Clears IV and Tube Feeding Pumps at end of each shift and documents appropriately.
• Eliminates bedpan/urinal. Performs perineal care. Performs bladder catheter care and discontinues bladder catheter as directed. Performs ostomy care (ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy) including application of appropriate appliances. Records output. Reports deviations from normal.
• Assists with post-mortem care. Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients. Promptly responds to patient call light or requests (usually in less than ten minutes).
• Performs and documents monitoring procedures; observes and reports the patient response.
• Obtains vital signs (B/P and TPR). Empties drainage collection devices. Performs blood glucose monitoring. Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance.
• Applies heat; i.e., K-pad. Applies cold; i.e., ice bags, sponge baths. Therapeutic baths, i.e., Sitz, Aveeno. Obtains routine non-sterile specimens. Assists with patient preparation for surgical, therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures. Oxygen therapy (sets up/maintains/discontinues) as directed. Applies nonsterile dressing as directed. Discontinues peripheral IV as directed. Performs oral pharyngeal suctioning. Prepares skin and applies telemetry patches. Records all interventions; observes and reports the patient response, changes, and/or deviations from normal parameters.
• Conducts purposeful hourly rounding as a team member, inquiring of the four P’s (Pain, Potty, Possessions and Positioning). Follows standard precautions. Always washes hands between patients. Reports equipment malfunctions. Assists in keeping patient rooms/corridors free of clutter. Cleans fluid spills. Uses proper body mechanics in moving, transferring and transporting patients. Positions side rails appropriate to the patient's condition. Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed. Interacts with patients/visitors/others in a courteous and respectful manner. Fully explains procedures to patients/families prior to performing. Assures patient privacy/rights/confidentiality. Recognizes and reports patient concerns; offers constructive solutions.
• Skilled in computer messaging, obtaining results. Completes assigned aspects of unit inventory management. Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Uses designated lines of communication and authority. Supports efforts to reduce costs. Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently. Maintains cleanliness of unit, service area and equipment. Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team. Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes. Accepts responsibility for accurate and timely completion of tasks as assigned. Adheres to MHS Behavioral Standards. Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from Pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or deliver directly to appropriate licensed staff.
• Performs additional unit specific tasks/care elements for which they have received specific instruction and demonstrated competence.

Qualifications

• Benefits - Memorial HR Education
• One of the following required:
• Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinicals completed;
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the nursing assistant role.
• Licensure/Certification/Registry: CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process.