Part time – 20-35 hours/week, benefit eligible 12 Hour Day Shift (United States of America) 7a - 7p; 2 times per week; self schedule
Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
The Transitional Care Unit provides care for a population of inpatients who are medically ready for discharge to a lower-level of care but are unable to be discharged due to complex discharge needs. The Patient Care Technician works under the direction of the Licensed Practical/Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of sterile and non-sterile procedures. The Patient Care Technician is responsible for providing a safe environment for their assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the nurse; to document the work that they complete and report any pertinent observations as a result of the interventions. This position is an important member of the patient care team who uses acquired, clerical skills to assist in maintaining efficient workflow to ensure safe, quality care with a patient centered approach focusing on continuity of patient care and satisfaction. Making independent clinical decisions is outside of the scope for this position. Refer clinical questions to the provider or nurse.

Education Qualifications

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program. Required or
• Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program. Required or
• A CNA/EMT certification may be substituted for the educational requirement.

Experience Qualifications

• Experience in an office or clinic setting. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency)
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency)
• Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Active certification to practice in Kansas as either an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is required as a substitute for education qualifications.

What you will do

• Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
• Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
• Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
• Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse.
• Delivers care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
• Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.
• Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.
• Mentors PCT’s s new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support. Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
• Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model
• Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour