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Pediatric, Young Adult Center, and PICU Patient Care TechnicianPediatric, Young Adult Center, and PICU PCTs care for patients across the life span, including newborns through adulthood, providing patients with the best experience possible under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Successful pediatric PCTs are mature, adaptable, and detail-oriented. They require excellent communication and interpersonal skills when working with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. This role allows for a wide range of versatility in pediatric, neonatal, and adult clinical practice. They perform a wide range of clinical tasks such as, but not limited to obtaining physiologic measurements, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), and assisting with procedures.Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness. Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes. Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner. Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department. Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL'S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse. Delivers care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect. Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice. Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings. Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs. Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice. Mentors PCT's new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support. Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development. Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model. Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health. Performs other duties as assigned.
Worksite address
topeka, KS, 66604, US
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