Submission for the position: Patient Care Tech/ Unit Secretary - (Job Number: 1094520)
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Patient Care Tech/ Unit Secretary
Piedmont Athens
Med Surg 6: NRU
Full time Day shift (7am-7pm)
REGISTERED NURSE – NURSE RESIDENCY UNIT (NRU)
The 20-bed Nurse Residency Unit (NRU) is the cornerstone of the Med/Surg Nurse Residency Program at Piedmont Athens Regional.  NRU serves 7 med/surg units by onboarding three cohorts of new graduate nurses each year. New graduate nurses complete the first part of their orientation on this dedicated unit with experienced preceptors, which provides new nurses with a solid clinical foundation prior to moving to their assigned home unit.  The Nurse Residency Unit creates a safe learning environment to assist in developing competent, highly-skilled nurses. Our dedicated preceptors, leadership team and Nurse Residency Coordinator provide unparalleled support to nurse residents during orientation and transition to practice.
In the state-of-the-art new Main Tower, the NRU nurse provides high-quality nursing care to acute care patients utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The NRU nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Under the direction of the RN, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager or designee the PCT/Unit Secretary will provide direct and indirect patient care as a member of the healthcare team and assists other members of the team as needed. Provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy. Also performs clerical and receptionist duties while providing quality customer service. Maintains any required clinical competencies specific for department assigned. Job responsibilities may include proximity to medications while in areas with restricted access.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School Graduate or equivalent required
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Entry Level
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
N/A
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
BLS certification required. Certification from a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program preferred.
Successful completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.
One (1) year of patient care experience and/or one (1) year of related hospital experience preferred.
Patient Care Tech/CNA
United States-Georgia-Athens-1199 Prince Avenue
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
Apr 3, 2023, 3:29:38 PM
Non-exempt
Schedule: Full-time Location(s): United States-Georgia-Athens-1199 Prince Avenue Day Job