Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Med/Surg 4 West Unit.
Hours/Shift:
Part-time, night shift. Approximately 7pm to 7am
Department/Position Overview:
4 West is a 24-bed inpatient nursing unit. We provide quality care to adult medical/surgical telemetry patients who are acutely ill or injured. We specialize in post-operative surgical patient care. The most common types of clinical conditions include:
- General surgery inclusive of emergent and elective
- Davinci Robotic surgery for colon, urology, and gyn surgeries
- Urology including TURB, continuous bladder irrigation, stent placement
- Gynecology surgeries inclusive of bladder/colon resections
- Vascular inclusive of amputations, femoral popliteal bypass, fistulas
- Mastectomies and variable staging of breast reconstruction
- Soft tissue traumas inclusive of gunshot/stab wounds, MVAs, chest tubes
Medical population includes:
- Diverticulitis, crohns, ulcerative colitis, colitis, fistulas e.g. colorectal
- Kidney injury, acute and chronic
- Sepsis, pneumonia, asthma, diabetes
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Location is a mere 10 minutes from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront! Join this supportive team offering a diverse learning environment and opportunity to broaden your skillset!
Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Provide patient care, support the admissions and discharge process, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any change to the nurse.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certification/Licensure
- American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
- Minimum requirements: Must have one of the following
- Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or
- Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or
- National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), or
- Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, or
- Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or
- Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN, RT or PT, or
- Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Experience
One year of prior health care experience preferred.
Benefits
Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
- 401k/403B, 401a plans
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Work Perks
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