RN / NICU / Texas / Permanent / Patient Care Tech PCT Rehab Nursing Job
Company: HCA.
Location: El Paso
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
Description SHIFT: Nights (rotating weekends)
SCHEDULE: Full-time
AboutDel Sol Medical CenterSince1974, Del Sol Medical Center has
provided quality healthcare to El Paso and thesurrounding region.
As a full-service, acute care hospital in East El Paso witha Level
II Trauma designation in Emergency Services, we continue to expand
ourservices to meet the growing needs of our tristate community,
providing specialexpertise in Cardiology, Maternity & Child
Services, a Level III NICU, aCenter of Excellence designation for
our Bariatric Clinic, a Level II TraumaCenter, and a newly
renovated 32-bed Rehabilitation Hospital.Thephysicians, nurses and
staff at our 350-bed hospital are committed to providingthe highest
quality care with compassion and integrity.
BenefitsWe offer an excellent totalcompensation package, for
various positions including competitive salary,excellent benefit
package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team andyour
ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k,
PTOmedical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition
reimbursement,employee discount program, employee stockpurchase
program. We would love to talk to you about this
fantasticopportunity. Position Summary:The PatientCare Technician
(PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care byperforming a
variety of delegated basic patient care services related to
commonnursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the
supervision of theregistered nurse (RN), the PCT assists the
nursing staff in providing patientcare in accordance with the PCTs
skills/training and the needs of theDepartment, and consistently
assists the patient care team with maintaining aclean,
well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The PCT complies
withall hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board
of Nursing rulesfor unlicensed personnel. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by
performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision
of the licensed nurse.
- Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information
throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital
signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood
glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts.
- Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to
performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at
time of occurrence. Reports observations of individual patients to
the RN/Team Leader.
- Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning,
dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers,
crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from
other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges.
Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
- Provides or assists with non-medicated support care, including
non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat
or ice, and venous compression devices.
- Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for
diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and
timely transfer of specimen.
- Retrieves medication from pharmacy, storage room, or tube
system and delivers to licensed staff member as instructed.
- Assists with patient preparation for surgery or other
procedure.
- Orients patients/families/caregivers to room and hospital
routine.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living to include
eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and
elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
- Performs hourly rounding and responds promptly to call lights
and patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and
resolve them proactively.
- Follows patient and employee safety/security policies and
protocols, including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions,
use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation
procedures.
- Prepares and maintains clean, hazard-free patient rooms.
Empties trash and removes soiled linens.
- Assists with post-mortem care.
- Assists in the setup, removal, and cleaning of equipment.
Identifies malfunctioning equipment and initiates repairs.
- Performs clerical work as needed, including assembling and
maintain charts, filing, answering and transferring phones, and
relaying messages.Service
- Promotes consistent, positive patient interactions that advance
the agenda of unparalleled patient service.
- Demonstrates caring and empathy in all interactions and
advocates for patient- and family-centered approach in all
decisions and actions.
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including active
listening. Ensures patients, physicians, and colleagues have a
clear understanding of all communications.
- Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the
patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication
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