Patient Care Technician, Float - Nights

Job TitleProvides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm. Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the RN which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.Job Responsibilities:Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), performs vital signs (VS), intake and output (I&O), fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, foley care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.Floats to multiple inpatient units based on organizational needs, adapting to varied clinical environments while maintaining high-quality, patient centered care.Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse. Assists nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities provided.Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient's needs.Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development and lifelong learning, as well as acting as 1:1 patient safety sitter as necessary.Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Is enrolled in a professional or practical nursing education program and has or will complete within ninety (90) days a fundamentals of nursing course; orWas a professional nursing or practical nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure examinations in the past three (3) years; orIs certified as a nursing assistant; orHas documentation of current registration as a certified nursing assistant in another state that meets the requirements listed in 42 CFR 483.151 and 483.152; orHas documented experience as a nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician in the past three (3) years; orHas proof of completion of a patient care technician training program which meets the curriculum requirements of this rule or UAP training program in Missouri or another state which meets the requirements of this rule within the last three (3) years; orHas completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country; orHas proof of certification as a patient care technician. Must have prior experience as a PCT or CNAWork Shift: Night Shift (United States of America)Equal Opportunity Employer