City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara is currently hiring a Patient Care Technician to work on the Intensive Care Unit at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk, VA.
Hours/Shift:
Full-time, dayshift, 6am to 6pm
Department/Position Overview:
We are looking for an experienced nursing assistant with compassion and great communication skills to work in this fast-paced environment with our most critical patients. Work alongside our experienced nursing care partners and RNs to perform intense patient care. Excellent customer service skills are needed to work closely with patients and their family members. We encourage all interviewed applicants to shadow our unit to see firsthand how rewarding this position can be.
To learn more about Sentara Leigh and our culture: https://youtu.be/D4g5-le5lCE
Role Details:
Patient Care Technicians are unlicensed staff members who work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated aspects of nursing care. Responsibilities include providing patient care, supporting admissions and discharges, and ensuring patient safety. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any changes to the nurse.
Click here to hear McKenzie describe a day in the life of a Patient Care Technician with Sentara.
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certification/Licensure:
* American Heart Association BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
* Minimum requirements include one of the following:
* Sentara Care Partner Certification Program
* Successful completion of CNA, NCMA, NCPCT, US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services (EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT, Paramedic), or
* Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond prerequisites) with at least one semester completed in RN, LPN, RT, or PT, or
* Recent work experience within the last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.
Experience:
One year of healthcare experience preferred.
Keywords:
NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care Tech, PCT, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic, #LI-CP1
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
* Medical, Dental, Vision plans
* Reimbursement for Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy up to $10,000
* Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
* Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
* Emergency Backup Care
* Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
* Life Insurance
* 401k/403B with Employer Match
* Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
* Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
* Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development
* Pet Insurance
* Legal Resources Plan
* Potential for annual discretionary bonus based on system and employee eligibility
About Sentara Leigh Hospital:
Located in Norfolk, VA, Sentara Leigh Hospital is a 274-bed acute care facility established in 1903, relocated in 1977, and renovated in 2016. It features new patient towers, an atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. The hospital offers comprehensive orthopedic, stroke, nursing, heart, vascular, maternity, and general surgery services, including the region's only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Sentara Health promotes diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities it serves. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and a tobacco-free environment.
Remote Work Eligibility:
Positions may be available for remote work in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
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