Patient Care Technician I and II (PCT)(CNA) - Full Time and Part Time Day/Eve and Eve/Mid Opportunities (Newark,Wilmington, Elkton)

***Full Time and Part Time Opportunities for all hospital locations***

**Various- departments for hospitals including Newark, Wilmington and Elkton Maryland (Union)**

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware,ChristianaCareis one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, and innovating to make high-quality care more accessible and affordable. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,430 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. It also includes the pioneering Gene EditingInstitute.

ChristianaCare is nationally recognized as a great place to work. ChristianaCare is rated by Newsweek as one of the World's Best Hospitals and is continually ranked among the best in the U.S. in national quality and safety ratings. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 300 residents and fellows. With its groundbreaking Center for Virtual Health and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of healthcare.

• Fourth time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospitals (Christiana & Wilmington)

• Competitive pay with shift differentials and generous paid time off.

• Robust Benefits Package including a 403(b) with company match.

Primary function:

The Patient Care Technician (PCT)(CNA) supports activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The PCT will demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Primary job duties include, but not limited to, performing and accurately recording vital signs, Accu-checks, bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobilizing patients. PCT's are an essential part of the nursing care team with an expectation to support the organizations patient safety goals and initiatives.

• Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to deliver care appropriate to patients in various stages of development.

• Performs assigned duties for the comfort and well-being of patients.

• Responds to patient crisis situation and initiates interventions within the scope of responsibilities and notifies RN.

• Performs successful finger sticks on patients, following all standard laboratory safety policies.

• Performs defined procedures on point of care instrumentation.

• Provides 1:1 observation for 1-2 patient(s) experiencing a psychiatric crisis, suicidal/homicidal ideation under the order of a physician in Power chart.

• Provides 1:1 observation for 1-2 patient(s) at risk for safety based on nursing assessment and order in Power chart.

• Responds with promptness, empathy and interest to needs of patients.

• Communicates to patients, employees, and physicians using courteous verbal and written communication skills.

• Completes required in-service education.

• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Previous patient care experience including taking vital signs. Nursing student who has successfully completed clinical hours or completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.

• Acute Care Preferred

• American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute/Military Training Network/National Safety Council -Current BLS Certification is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to stand up to 8 hours, walk, sit, bend, lift, push, pull, carry, reach, twist, handle, stoop, climb as per unit based Physical Demand Checklist.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/