Student Nurse-Pt Care Technician

Company: Reid Hospital & Health Care Services
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Find your WHY at Reid Health
The Progressive Care Unit is a transitional unit with patient care levels between what you would find on the Critical Care Unit and your average MedSurg unit. - These can include heart and stroke patients and those with respiratory or metabolic disease. - Following successful completion of clinical lab check offs of an accredited RN or PN program. Under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN) the Student Nurse Tech is responsible to provide daily services involving basic care for patients as well as other assigned unit duties. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Patient care activities are limited to those listed within this position description.



Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers' expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. - We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.

To lead our communities to well-being, one person at a time. It is not just what we do - it is who we are.
Overview of Responsibilities

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• Obtains and records vital signs and other measurements.
  
• Completes baths, skin care and personal hygiene (ADL's) including backrubs.
  
• Assures fluids and foods are available, assists with feeding activities and records patient's intake and output.
  
• Assists with patient admissions/transfers/discharges.
  
• Sets up room for admission (including isolation rooms).
  
• Promptly responds to patient care needs, requests and call lights.
  
• Independently proceeds with daily routine without delay.
  
• Applies ice packs, restraints (after RN initiation), and binders.
  
• Obtains specimen collection as directed and empties appropriate drainage devices.
  
• Performs post-mortem care.
  
• Performs urinary catheter care.
  
• Assembles equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physician or nurse.
  
• Reports information and observations promptly to the appropriate nurse.
  
• Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies and for neatness and cleanliness of unit.
  
• Empties linen hampers.
  
• Administers sitz baths.
  
• Assists patients with bedpans and urinals.
  
• Performs shave preps.
  
• Removes Foley catheters.
  
• Discontinues peripheral IV's.
  
• Subsequent dressing changes after initial dressing change by RN.
  
• Wound VAC application under direct RN supervision.
  
• Suture removal.
  
• Staple removal.
  
• Insert Foley catheter.
  
• Foley catheter irrigation (at the direction of an RN).
  
• Flushing of eyes (ED only).
  
• Flushing of ears (ED only).
  
• Visual acuity checks (ED only).
  
• EKG's (ED only).
  
• Placement of patient on cardiac monitor/telemetry.
  
• Nasal swab.
  
• Throat swab.
  
• Placement of patient on oxygen.
  
• Admission history.
  
• Home Medication List completion (SNT only).
  
• Apply AED.
  
• Apply plexipulses and SCD's (at the direction of an RN).
  
• Perform Point of Care Testing or carbohydrate counting.
  
  Education/Experience
  Education Required: - Completion of clinical lab check offs from an accredited RN program and letter from accredited RN program verifying good standing
  Schedule Details Varied. 12 hours weekly.
  What We Offer
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