Patient Care Technician 1 Maternity FT EVE/Night12 Danbury Hospital

Patient Care Technician 1 Maternity FT EVENight12 Danbury Hospital in Danbury CT United States

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See whats possible in our system of care Nuvance Health extends from New Yorks Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services, and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile, and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile, and imaginative, we invite you to discover whats possible for you and your career.

Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program. Our accolades include:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of Americas 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation SRC - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible-always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Summary

Provides assistance with patient care activities and other unit tasks under the general supervision of licensed professional staff and as directed by the manager.

Responsibilities

1. Provides physical care to assigned patients and performs technical skills such as point of care POC testing.
2. Implements nursing orders promptly and adequately with an understanding of the purpose of each.
3. Follows policy and procedure for assigned patient care activities, including unit-specific equipment and supplies.
4. Provides patient comfort by positioning, bathing, straightening linens, putting personal articles within reach, and responding with courtesy and responsiveness.
5. Provides for patient safety through preventative measures, such as side rails, restraints, bedchair exit alarms, and hourly rounding.
6. Enters all data into the computer system as applicable.
7. Communicates all patient and visitor information and observations to the appropriate person.
8. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit, demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
9. Reports and/or records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients, reports all unusual conditions or reactions to the nurse in charge.
10. Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process, promptly exercising good judgment in setting priorities for activities.
11. Uses effective working relationships with all healthcare team members, patients, and significant others.
12. Maintains a safe and orderly work environment and a clean, well-stocked work area, assisting with maintaining unit equipment.
13. Works as a Safety Attendant/Patient Sitter, providing a safe environment to specific patients, following WCHN standards of service excellence.
14. Attends staff meetings, reads and signs 100% of meeting minutes.
15. Maintains competency for Basic Life Support certification.
16. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information

This position requires a minimum formal education of High School Diploma and minimum of zero to six months job-related experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a hospital environment is preferred but not required.
• Active CNA certification is preferred.
• BLSCPR required within 90 days of start date or upon completion of orientation process before being released from orientation and functioning independently, whichever comes first.

Working Conditions

Manual significant manual skills, motor coordination, and finger dexterity.

Occupational

Some occupational risk.

Physical Effort

Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force.

Physical Environment

Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company

Danbury Hospital Org Unit 225 Department Maternity Exempt No

Salary Range

$20.50 - $28.50 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds, were pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health.

Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered, such as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.

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