Nursing Student/PCT - Nursing Flex Staff, On-Call/As Needed
Company: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
By joining our team, you---ll be part of our life-changing
Mission and Vision. You---ll work in a truly inclusive environment
where diversity and equity are championed through words and
actions. You---ll contribute to an innovative culture that is
second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and
compassion. You---ll play a role in something that---s never been
done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help
patients achieve better, faster outcomes --- as we Advance Human
Ability, together. Job Description Summary The Patient Care
Technician provides basic daily care to patients and support of
significant others. Performs various service duties and routine
technical tasks such as assisting patients with basic hygiene and
daily living activities. Maintains patient care areas in a clean
and orderly condition. Provides nursing care, which is appropriate
for the age and development of the patient. The Patient Care
Technician consistently demonstrates support of the SRAlab
statement of Mission and Philosophy by striving for excellence,
contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion
for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others
with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Patient Care Technician demonstrates SRAlab Core Attributes:
Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability,
Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and SRAlab Values (Hope,
Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence)
while fulfilling job duties. Job Description The Patient Care
Technician Performs various activities in the treatment and care of
patients, including routine hygiene care., ingestion of food and
fluids, elimination of body wastes, mobilization, and
dressing/undressing. Performs and records routine technical tasks
as authorized, such as collecting routine specimens, taking vital
signs, collecting and recording intake and output and blood
glucose, giving suppositories, performing intermittent
catheterization, measuring bladder volume, hanging gastric
feedings, and escorting patients. Collects and reports pertinent
physiological, psychological, and functional data based on patient
plan of care or patient need. Orients the patient and family to the
environment, therapeutic activities, and potential safety hazards
and prevention strategies as identified by the registered nurse.
Incorporates factors related to safety into delivery of patient
care as directed by the registered nurse. Implements interventions
consistent with the plan of care as directed by a registered nurse.
Observes patients and reports reactions or changes in patient
condition to registered nurse. Assists in transferring patients and
patient care equipment to other specified areas. Documents
functional care, procedures, and other quantitative values in
nursing database. Assists in monitoring supply needs to ensure
adequate inventory at bedside. Performs all other duties that may
be assigned in the best interest of SRAlab. Reporting Relationships
Reports directly to the Nurse Manager or designee. Reports
indirectly to registered nurse involved with care of patients.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required High school diploma or
equivalent required. CNA Certification or current enrollment in an
accredited nursing program required. Work requires successful
completion of the Patient Care Technician orientation. Demonstrates
competency in applying the principles of the growth and development
of infant, child, adolescent, young adult, middle-aged adult and
geriatric patients. Communicates effectively using timely verbal,
non-verbal and written communication. Proactively takes ownership
for serving the customer, team, and organization for achieving
goals and for resolving problems. Willingly adapts to changing work
demands and work environment. Demonstrates critical thinking skills
and makes sound judgments to monitor and respond to patient needs
or changes in condition. Anticipates assesses and addresses the
needs of patients, internal and external customers to positively
influence the patient/customer experience (directly or indirectly).
Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting
up to 35 lbs. Working Conditions Normal patient care environment
with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature. Exposure
to moderately adverse working conditions in performing certain
patient care activities. Occasional exposure to infectious diseases
when working with patients. The above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be
construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and
skills required of personnel so classified. Equal Employment
Opportunity ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,
national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any
other characteristic protected by law.
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