Patinet Care Technician Advanced Heart Failure Unit

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Overview:

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care support independent and dependent activities of daily living vital signs mobility and ambulation phlebotomy point of care testing EKG testing peripheral IV removal specimen collection and foley catheter insertion and removal and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients physical mental and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff.

Department Overview: This 24-bed specialty unit provides high acuity cardiac care to patients with severe heart failure pre/post heart transplant the Total Artificial Heart and pulmonary hypertension. The Advanced Heart Failure is an ACCN Gold Beacon Award Unit that is recognized for excellence in providing high-quality patient care and a work environment that fosters teamwork collaboration and positivity.

Anticipated Hours:36 hours/week 7PM-7AM with rotating weekends

Requirements:

Education

• HS Diploma or Equivalent (Required) and one of the following required:

• Sentara Care Partner Certification Program or

• Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or

• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) or

• National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) or

• Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School or

• Emergency Services to include EMR EMS EMT AEMT and Paramedic or

• Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN LPN RT or PT or

• Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Certification/Licensure

• Basic Life Support Certification (required within 90 days of hire)

Keywords: NCP Nursing Care Partner CNA Certified Nursing Assistant Nursing Assistant NA Patient Care Tech PCT MA Medical Assistant EMT EMS Paramedic

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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical Dental Vision plans

Adoption Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10000

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term Short-Term Disability and Critical Illness plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance $5250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down $10000

Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital located in Norfolk VA is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence our hospital specializes in heart and vascular neurosciences neurosurgery urology oncology spine care advanced imaging behavioral health maternity and womens health including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

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