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Patient Centered Care Technician-Rehabilitation Inpatient
UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital
1 Positions
ID: 36432374
Posted On 07/19/2024
Job Overview
Overview
Sign-On Bonus: $3,000 for qualifying applicants!
Acute Rehab is a 10-bed unit that is CARF certified (Center of Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities). The unit has specialty certifications in stroke and brain injury through CARF. Our patient population is primarily neuro-based; in addition, we care for patients suffering from multi-trauma, debility after extensive hospital stays, and more. We have a family atmosphere on the unit with an emphasis on interdisciplinary teamwork amongst our therapists and ancillary departments. Our patients' goal is to return to home as independent as possible. The average length of stay is approximately 2 weeks. Staffing on the unit is 2 nurses and 1 tech during the day, and 2 nurses at night.
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The PCT will report and record observations and contribute to the efficient functionality of the department.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/
Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Partners with the RN and other healthcare team members to provide patient care and achieve excellent outcomes and patient-centric goals of care, as identified in the plan of care.
- Obtains records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR, as identified in the PCT Scope of Practice. Competency validation and documentation of skill performance is required.
- Performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members, following competency validation.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Demonstrates an awareness of patient and personal safety.
Effective Communication
- Verbally presents factual, concise, and timely information and/or patient care data to the RN, the healthcare team, patients and/or family members in a professional manner.
- Real-time EMR documentation is done in accordance with hospital and unit policies.
- Hand-offs will be done with attention to detail and with safety as a high priority.
Qualifications
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Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. |
Preferred or Specialized Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. |
Education:
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High school diploma/GED or |
· Successful completion of Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) program with active registration on Iowa Direct Care Registry · OR at least at a junior level in an accredited BSN program
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Experience:
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· At least one year of clinical experience |
License(s)/Certification(s):
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· Maintain current BLS certification · Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons |
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
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· Writes, reads, speaks, and comprehends fluent English · Be able to complete a basic computer course on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) through in-hospital training |
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Other:
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· Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. · Age Specific Requirements: Patients served ages 18 plus
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- Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .90;
- Department: General Rehab - IP Rehab;
- Shift: Days, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, for 72 hours per pay period. There is a holiday and a every other weekend rotation.;
- Job ID: 151984;