What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care PCU Unit position at Trinity Health Michigan?
Other Job Titles: Patient Care Tech (PCT), C.N.A, and M.A. (Medical Assistant)
Department: 6 North PCU
Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor
Minimum rate of pay: 16.29 PLUS Daily PAY
Position Purpose:
The PCT, under the direction of a registered nurse, is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. They assist in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family wellbeing including concepts of relationship-based care.
Shifts Available: 6:30 am-3:00pm; 2:30pm-11:00pm, 10:30pm-7:00am
Status Available: Full-time, Part-time, Contingent/PRN
Every Other Weekend and Holiday per year required for Full-time and Part-time team members.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / LICENSURE
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of one year of previous direct care experience (acute or long term) or successful completion of CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course.
- Student nurses must have completed their nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program.
What you will do:
- Training is provided to prepare our colleagues for success.
- The PCT assists patient in completing ADLs including: Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring, ambulation using assistive devices and with feeding and menu selection.
- A PCT will collects and send specimens including blood and blood cultures and inserts and removes peripheral IV catheters. They are responsible to record patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation requirements.
- The 6N PCU Unit provides care to patients with complex medical co morbidities that require vigilant monitoring, thoughtful assessment and timely clinical interventions to achieve their treatment goals.
- Pulmonary disease and sepsis are commonly seen along with complications from diabetes, cardiac disease, and diabetes. 6N PCU is a 12 bed unit. All rooms are private and offer cardiac monitoring capability.
Total Rewards and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation, DAILY PAY
- Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long- term Disability
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
