Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician in Anderson, South Carolina at AnMed

SUMMARY:

Provides quality patient care under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing personnel. Provides direct or indirect nursing care to patients from pediatrics to geriatric populations in the hospital setting.

• Provides personal care such as bathing, skin care, turning and positioning, and toileting needs.
• Assists patients with meals, ambulation and other activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Obtains and documents vital signs and reports abnormal results to the patient’s nurse.
• Measures and records intake, output, height and weight.
• Participates in hourly rounds on patients, assessing pain, positioning, toileting needs, placement of personal items and call light within reach, and VTE prophylaxis in place.
• Communicates learning needs to charge nurse or nurse manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Nursing Assistant:

• Previous experience (preferred)

Patient Care Technician (PCT):

• Completion of approved Nursing Assistant training course required

*RN students may be eligible to be considered for Student Nurse Technician opportunities. Students must be able to provide a copy of their college transcript showing successful completion of class requirements.