About this role: As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Fresenius Medical Care, you play a vital part in supporting people who entrust us with their care, their families, and your fellow care team members. You will build deep relationships with patients when they come into our clinic.
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GENERAL SUMMARY:Assist professional nursing personnel in providing nursing care and simple technical nursing services under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Gives general care such as bathing, dressing, shampooing of hair, nail trimming, cleaning of teeth, hair care, and shaving of residents or assists residents to do their own care within limitation. Responsible for making and changing beds. Attends to resident’s personal hygiene needs as required. May assist residents to and from the bathroom and give bed pan. Serves meals to residents and assists those who cannot feed themselves or need assistance with their meals. Records food and fluid intake per policy and procedures. Performs personal care and services to meet individual resident needs and preferences. Communicates to enhance dignity and respect. Answers call lights as required, keeping in mind that employees must respond to all calls regardless of who has immediate responsibility for the resident. Reports any change of condition or unusual findings to the unit nurse per policy and procedures. Applies aseptic technique in all resident care. Follows Universal Precautions. Assists in transfer maneuvers, using proper body mechanics and gait belts per policy. Documents required residents’ information as outlined by the facility policy and procedures. Checks and records vitals and weight on a regular basis following established policy or at the request of the unit nurse or at own discretion if the need exists. Carries out restorative nursing measures. Attends staff education, training and other required meetings. Follows the Nurse Aide Standards of Practice. Follows the resident’care plan and communicates with the nurse about changes. May come in contact with blood and other infectious body fluids. Other duties and responsibilities that may be required by the unit nurse.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Empathy and compassion Effective verbal and written communication Ability to read, write, and speak English Astute observation skills Ability to follow set rules and protocols Time management and organizational skills Sense of responsibility Desire to work with othersEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Must be 18 years of age or olderLICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification Certified Nursing Assistant License or is enrolled in a state-approved Nurse Assistant program and passes certified testing within 120 days of employment
Registered Nurse Job Responsibilities:Promotes and restores patients\' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members.Registered Nurse Job Duties:Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.Promotes patient\'s independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division\'s philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential. title:nurse, registeredEnsures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer\'s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.Maintains nursing supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Registered Nurse Skills and Qualifications:Clinical Skills, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Nursing Skills, Physiological Knowledge, Administering Medication, Medical Teamwork, Multi-tasking, Listening, Verbal Communication, Health Promotion and MaintenanceSupervisor duties as directed by the Director of Nursing
