Patient Care Technician Discharge Lounge Nursing Throughput Full Time Days
Core
Provides basic nursing care and assists patients with activities of daily living under RN supervision in a hospital discharge lounge setting.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Discharge Lounge)
Builds
Patient care workflow and discharge processes
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, blood glucose measurement, intake/output recording, personal care assistance, reporting abnormal findings, telephone etiquette, unit workflow management, critical thinking, prioritization
Preferred skills
Phlebotomy experience, accredited Nursing Assistant program graduate, Phlebotomy course graduate
Responsibilities
Monitor vital signs and take blood glucose measurements; assist patients with bathing, grooming, and eating; report changes in patient conditions; manage unit workflow and validate admission/discharge lists; answer call lights and communicate with staff/families
Seniority
Entry-level / Support Staff