PCT/CNA

Job Description Job Description Position Summary - AM and PM Shift Opening Responsible for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. Assigned to work under the supervision of a RN/LPN/LVN who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and PCT/PCA skills and abilities. Will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse. Utilizes basic infection control procedures, basic nutrition and fluid intake. Recognizes emergency situations and responds. PositionSupervisory Responsibilities Supervises the following positions: None Position QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: HighSchoolGraduateorequivalentrequired. CompletionofanapprovednursingassistantorPCTprogramorsuccessfulcompletionofthe Hospital’s PCT training and orientation program CurrentBLScertificationfromaCORALVITA-approvedvendorrequired. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Current, valid, and active certification to practice as a Patient Care Technician/Associate in the state of employment preferred. Abilitytoprojectaprofessionalimage. Strongorganizational,prioritizingandanalyticalskills. Abilitytomakeindependentdecisionswhencircumstanceswarrant. Workingknowledgeofcomputerandsoftwareapplicationsusedinjobfunctions. Knowledgeofregulatorystandardsandcompliancerequirements.PhlebotomytrainingandECG training preferred. Freedomfromillegaluseofandeffectsofuseofdrugsandalcoholintheworkplace. Certificates,Licensures,Registrations Current,valid,andactivecertificationtopracticeasaPatientCare Technician/Associate inthestate of employment preferred. Current BLS certification from a CORALVITA-approved vendor required. Language Skills Englishistheprimarylanguageofthefacility.Abilitytoreadandwrite,communicateclearlywithco-workers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or work product. MathematicalSkills Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractionsanddecimals. Reasoning Ability Abilitytoapplycommonsenseunderstandingtocarryoutinstructionfurnishedinwritten,oraland/or diagram form.Ability to define and solve problems and collect data. EssentialFunctionsand Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to identify and implement components of the nursing process. Identifylearning needs and teach patients and families. Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations. JobFunction Approximate %of Time Assistspatientinactivitiesofdailylivingbyfeeding,bathing,toiletingandotherpersonal hygieneregimes.Demonstratessensitivitytopatientcomfortandprivacyandexpresses interest in patient progress.Answers questions from patients and their families and explains procedures and processes within the scope of their training and ability. Maintains confidentiality. 40% Assists the registered nurse by gathering data on patient conditions, direct patient observation, obtaining vital signs, recording oral intakes, monitoring input and output, weighingpatients,recording/chartingpatientinformationandinteractingwithpatientand family members.Reports changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse.Documents interventions and patient responses according to policy. Assists nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient situations. 35% Providescareasdelegatedunderthedirectionoflicensednursingpersonnel.Organizes and adapts the plan of care with consideration for patient needs, desires and routines. Demonstrates and reinforces priorities in this plan, encouraging self care and independence as appropriate. Communicates with patient and team accurately, appropriatelyandtimely,includingcompletingdocumentationaccordingtoestablished procedures and guidelines. Makes rounds on patients and reports any and all observations in patient's changing condition to the RN/LPN/LVN 20% Cares for and maintains patient’s environment by avoiding environmental hazards and consistentlyusinginfectioncontrolproceduresandbarriersandotherstandardsofsafety. 5% Additional Responsibilities Maintainexcellentworkingrelationshipwithhospitalstaffatalllevels. PromoteCompanyphilosophy,missionandobjectiveswithinandtocustomersoutsidethe hospital. Demonstratesabilitytoprioritize tasks/responsibilities andcompletedutieswithinallottedtime. Willingtoseekoutnewmethodsandprinciplesandbewillingtoincorporatethem intoexisting practices. Demonstratesandunderstandstheimportanceofandrespectfortherights,dignity,and individuality of each patient, visitor, vendor and staff in all interactions. Demonstrateshonestyandintegrityatalltimes. Demonstratesrespectforco-workersandrespondstoneedsofpatientsandvisitorsbycomplying with hospital policies. Demonstratesexemplarylevelofinterpersonalskillstointeractanddealtactfullywithfacilitystaff, Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors, and government agencies. Abilitytocarryoutessentialfunctionsofthispositionwithorwithoutreasonableaccommodation. Accesscontinuingeducationopportunitiesappropriatetoresponsibilities. Routinelysharesprofessionalknowledgewithstaff,managersandhospitalpersonnel. Attendandparticipateinfacilitymeetings. Knowledgeofemergencyanddisasterproceduresofthefacility. Participateinhospitalwidepatientsafetyprogram identifyingriskstopatient safetyandreducing healthcare errors. Participatesinrelevantin-servicetrainingsessions. Performotherdutiesasassigned. Patient Rights Promotesandprotectspatients’rights;treatspatientswithdignityand respect; reports suspected abuse or neglect. Leadership Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change;evaluatesandrecognizespriorities;communicatesandmodels organizational values; fosters high performance. Performance Improvement Appliesperformanceimprovementmethodsandtechniques;assistsin datacollection;identifiesprocessesforimprovementindailywork;and participate in new employee orientation. Environmentof Care Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safetyand securityprocedures; applies safetyandsecurityprecautions; demonstratesunderstandingofhazardousmaterialsplan;demonstrates proper use of equipment. Infection Control Applies hand-washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understandingofisolationprecautions;recognizessignsandsymptomsof infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectiouswaste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination. Complieswithapplicablehealth screenings. Information Management Entersorrecordsdatatimelyandaccurately;protectsconfidentialityof patient information; protects data against loss or destruction; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues. InterpersonalSkills Demonstratesactivelisteningtechniques;gainssupportthrougheffective relationships;treatsothers with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; participates in processes to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service; and maintains reporting mechanisms. ContinuingEducation Attendsin-serviceandeducationprograms;attendscontinuingeducationrequiredformaintenanceof certification. PhysicalDemandsandWork Environment The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.