What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech - Full Time - Acute Care - Tappahannock position at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System?
The Care Partner provides direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and the plan of care under the direction of the RN or licensed independent practitioner.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire : N / A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment : AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Experience REQUIRED : N / A Experience PREFERRED : Acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide experience Education / training REQUIRED : Completion of state recognized CNA program; or Completion of first semester junior year in an accredited BSN program dependent upon school curriculum. VCU / MCV BSN students - completion of sophomore year, Nursing 201, 202, 261. Accredited Associate Degree and Diploma programs - completion of first year or a minimum of two semesters of basic nursing courses. Specialty areas e.g. pediatrics, women`s health, psychiatry may require completion of a clinical rotation in that area; or Completion of EMT program; or Completion of medical assistant program; or One (1) year of medical assistant work experience within the last three (3) years; or One (1) year of care partner or equivalent work experience within the last three (3) years; or One (1) year of military corpsman experience within the last three (3) years Education / training PREFERRED : N / A Independent action(s) required : Functions under direction of a licensed independent practitioner, manager and / or RN in providing patient care, emotional support, and problem solving; all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy / procedure. Requires prior approval or guidance from supervisor : time / schedule changes; legal issues; directed care which deviates from standard; and identify educational resources to meet developmental needs. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and / or contact with medications and related supplies. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable) : N / A Additional position requirements : Care Partners work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager / Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and / or as needed. Age Specific groups served : All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate) : Physical : Lifting 50-100 lbs. Other : describe - exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances Activities : Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion Mental / Sensory : Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional : Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeWorkday Day (United States of America)EEO Employer / Disabled / Protected Veteran / 41 CFR 60-1.4. Learn More
