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Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the PCT I performs delegated patient care activities in a manner that is aligned with the age specific needs of the patient to ensure safe, accurate, and high-quality care. PCT I is an entry level position whose job functions include but are not limited to: providing for a patient's activities of daily living (ADLs); limited screening, collection, and recording of data and information; maintenance of unit supplies and equipment; patient transporting; answering call-lights, telephone, Vocera. There are four pathways of entry into the PCT I position (see EXPERIENCE). **If coworker is under the age of 18, he/she may not operate a power-driven hoisting apparatus such as a Hoyer Lift. (elaws-FLSA-Child Labor Rules (dol.gov)).
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Perform activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, oral care, grooming (shaving), urinary catheter and ostomy care; assists with meals and feeding; assists with positioning, ambulation, and mobilization; assists with elimination and toileting.
Screening/Collection/Recording data & information: vital signs, intake & output, weights, specimen collection.
Restocks patient room and unit supplies, performs equipment checks.
Transports patients by wheelchair, cart, bed, bassinet.
Answers patient call-lights, telephones, Vocera. Communicates and reports patient data and information to the RN.
8 or 12 hours alternating
QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred High School Diploma/GED
Nursing student after having completed 1st semester of clinicals Required
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Required
Prior PCT experience in another acute care health care organization Required
After completion of Franciscan PCT In-training program Required
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) - American Heart Association Franciscan will provide BCLS training and recertification as needed.
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.Â
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