PCT II Med/Surg
Company | LCMC Health |
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Location | New Orleans, LA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | |
Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- 1 year of Clinical Care experience; CNA or PCT experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent, appropriate work experience.
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Health Care Provider.
- Current Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention from the Crisis Prevention Institute is required within 6 months of hire into an Emergency Room or Behavioral Health Unit.
Responsibilities
- Assists the nurse in collection of data used for assessment of patients’ conditions as assigned, including vital signs, weights, blood glucose monitoring, I&O, etc.
- Assists with the patients hygiene, nutrition and personal care needs.
- Completes documentation of patient related tasks.
- Ensures patient safety by maintaining a safe environment under the direction of the nurse.
- Communicates effectively about patient care and needs while on duty.
- Supports team work of the unit in meeting patient needs.
- Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) when interacting with a patient or family.
- Maintains a clean environment in patient care area.
- Completes patient rounding in accordance with patient assignments and schedule to drive patient satisfaction and safety.
- Seeks knowledge and opportunities for career development and in support of unit/department growth.
- Accepts direction of the supervisor and LPN/RN to perform other duties as assigned and participates in LCMC’s community events.
Preferred Qualifications
- CNA or PCT experience in a healthcare setting preferred.