About the job
Position Objective:
As a Student Nurse Patient Care Technician in the General Surgical Unit, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. You will provide direct patient care while collaborating closely with a dedicated healthcare team. This position emphasizes self-motivation in performing essential nursing tasks and engaging with the team nursing concept by completing assigned duties from the registered nurse.
Essential Job Duties:
- Deliver compassionate, direct care to patients, focusing on personal hygiene during morning and bedtime routines while implementing safety measures and comfort care.
- Assist with patient admissions by warmly welcoming them, performing initial weight measurements, vital sign checks, and orienting them to their room and available equipment.
- Support patient discharges by helping with dressing, collecting personal belongings, and ensuring safe transport to the lobby; also prepare the room for environmental staff cleaning.
- Engage in patient care activities including monitoring vital signs and intake/output data collection, adhering to established policies; obtain specimens as required, and assist patients with mobility and positioning as directed by the physician or unit protocols.
- Identify and promptly report pain, patient complaints, or significant changes in patient conditions to the designated nurse.
- Participate in the onboarding and orientation of new staff, providing mentorship as needed.
- Transport medications as necessary while maintaining compliance with medication security policies, ensuring delivery only to authorized personnel.
- Monitor and maintain appropriate levels of supplies and equipment within the unit.
- Safely transport patients in accordance with established safety protocols.
- Process medical staff orders in accordance with established procedures, ensuring urgent or STAT orders are communicated promptly.
