Patient Care Tech - Pulm, Nights
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Description:Piedmont- Athens, GAMed Surg 2: PulmonaryFull time Nights 7pm-7amSign on Bonus available $$The 12-bed Pulmonary Unit is located on the 6th floor of the new Main Tower. The clinical staff on Pulmonary work closely with hospitalists, pulmonologists and respiratory therapists to provide top-notch care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory issues.In the state-of-the-art new Main Tower, the Pulmonary 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 Pulmonary 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: The Patient Care Tech, under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy.Qualifications:MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:High school graduate or equivalentMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Entry LevelMINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:N/AADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Certification from a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program preferred One year of patient care experience preferred