Description Summary:
Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Technician provides nursing care and support to a patient or a group of patients. Duties may include but are not limited to: assisting patients with tasks that they cannot complete for themselves; helping to feed and dress patients; checking pulse, respiration, blood pressure and other vitals; responding to patient needs; turning and positioning bedridden patients; and recording treatment.
Responsibilities:
1. Patient Care Criteria A: Provides patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse. Prioritizes assignments in consultation with the RN. Patient Care Criteria B: Performs procedures as identified by the PCT Skills Checklist; refers to and utilizes appropriate resources. Responds promptly to patient care needs. Patient Care Criteria C: Maintains a safe patient environment incorporating Norwalk Hospital Policies and Procedures. Patient Care Criteria D: Shows initiative in noting and offering assistance with unit needs.
2. Communication Criteria A: Communicates with patients, visitors and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities in a courteous manner. Communication Criteria B: Observes and reports to Registered Nurse all changes in patient condition, observations or occurrences of an unusual nature in a clear and concise manner. Communication Criteria C: Documents accurately patient data on appropriate forms i.e., Fluid Balance Record, Nursing Care Record, calorie counts, frequent vital sign sheet. Communication Criteria D: Obtains information necessary to carry out patient care assignment, for example: report and/or active order profile sheets.
3. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria A: Demonstrates compliance with identified policies and procedures in carrying out unit assignments i.e., postings, work sheets, maintenance of data and knowledge of medical terminology. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria B: Demonstrates willingness to assist with and improve unit operations. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria C: Maintains neat and orderly appearance and environment. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria D: Completes all competencies and annual requirements as established by the Staff Development Department and the Nurse Manager. Maintains personal Educational Record.
4. Equipment and Supplies Criteria A: Utilizes supplies and equipment in a cost efficient and proper manner. Equipment and Supplies Criteria B: Reports problems with supplies and equipment to appropriate personnel for corrective action.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.
6. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Other Information:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in a Hospital setting is preferred but not required.
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Desired: Active CNA certification in the state of Connecticut is preferred. BLS/CPR required or must be obtained within 90 days of start date.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 379
Department: Nursing Float Pool
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $16.00 - $26.83 Hourly
