Nurse

Patient Care Technician

Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider. Performs basic skills per department guidelines and communicates observations to members of the health care team.

Essential Functions:

• Collects and reports physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN or Provider. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN or Provider, consistent with clinical policies and procedures, and department standard work. Provides input in the development of an individualized plan of care. Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Articulates the nursing technician role to the patient, family and health team members. Provides support to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner.
• Cleans patient's environment / work area / equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department / unit personnel.
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• ARC or AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire

About Corewell Health:

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Primary Location: SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name: Intensive Care Unit D 4 St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36

Hours of Work: 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Days Worked: Variable

Weekend Frequency: Every third weekend