17,658 Step Down Unit jobs in the United States

Description

Sign On Bonus Available for Qualifying Candidates!

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Frankfort Regional Medical Center have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Step Down Unit Nurse you can be a part of change.

Benefits

Frankfort Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Step Down Unit Nurse. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications 

The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.  

Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Registered Nurse plans individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement.  

When acting in charge nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. Make staff assignments based on patient need, acuity and the skill of the staff. Serve as role models and clinical resource for the staff. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physician, staff or patient issues.  

What you will do in this role:  

• You will perform nursing assessments, diagnosis, care plan, and implementation of treatment for all assigned patients  

• You will perform initial triage evaluation and assign acuity level to patients;  

• You will administer treatments, medications, and procedures within scope of practice  

• You will participate in coordination of care with management staff, team leader, physicians, department staff and ancillary services  

• You will be responsible for delegation of duties to technical support staff maintaining accountability of delegation. 

 What qualifications you will need:   

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing  

• Licensure: Current KY RN or Compact State License in state of residence  

• BLS obtained within 90 days of employment  

• 1 Year of RN experience required

Frankfort Regional Medical Center  has provided quality healthcare services for over 40 years. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 170+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Central Kentucky. Frankfort Regional has built an excellent reputation for outstanding subspecialty services. In addition, we have an exceptional network of quality primary care physicians in both family practice and internal medicine. We are consistently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky.

At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Step Down Unit Nurse opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Description

Sign On Bonus Available for Qualifying Candidates!

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Frankfort Regional Medical Center have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Step Down Unit Nurse you can be a part of change.

Benefits

Frankfort Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Step Down Unit Nurse. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.

Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Registered Nurse plans individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement.

When acting in charge nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. Make staff assignments based on patient need, acuity and the skill of the staff. Serve as role models and clinical resource for the staff. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physician, staff or patient issues.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform nursing assessments, diagnosis, care plan, and implementation of treatment for all assigned patients

• You will perform initial triage evaluation and assign acuity level to patients;

• You will administer treatments, medications, and procedures within scope of practice

• You will participate in coordination of care with management staff, team leader, physicians, department staff and ancillary services

• You will be responsible for delegation of duties to technical support staff maintaining accountability of delegation.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing

• Licensure: Current KY RN or Compact State License in state of residence

• BLS obtained within 90 days of employment

• 1 Year of RN experience required

Frankfort Regional Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services for over 40 years. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 170+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Central Kentucky. Frankfort Regional has built an excellent reputation for outstanding subspecialty services. In addition, we have an exceptional network of quality primary care physicians in both family practice and internal medicine. We are consistently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky.

At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Step Down Unit Nurse opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

**Job Summary**
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.
**Essential Functions**
+ Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
+ Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
+ Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
+ Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
+ Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
+ Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
+ Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
+ Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.
+ Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
+ Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
+ Monitors and operates medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitors, ventilators) as needed for patient care and safety.
+ Promotes patient safety by adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
+ Participates in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
+ Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.
+ Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
+ Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and understanding of current nursing standards and regulations.
+ Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.
+ **Critical Care RN:**
+ Administers medications and other treatments as prescribed, including intravenous medications and therapies.
+ Manages complex medical equipment, including ventilators, monitoring devices, and other life-support systems.
+ Performs procedures such as inserting central lines, managing tracheostomies, and providing advanced cardiac life support.
+ **Emergency Services RN:**
+ Rapid Assessment and Triage: Evaluate patients' conditions quickly to determine the severity of their injuries or illnesses and prioritize care accordingly.
+ Conducts emergency procedures such as intubation, wound care, and suturing.
+ Implements interventions to stabilize patients, including administering medications, starting IV lines, and providing respiratory support.
+ **OR Services RN:**
+ Provides comprehensive care to patients before, during, and after surgery, including assessments, planning, and evaluation of nursing care.
+ Scrubs in for surgeries, assisting the surgical team with instruments and supplies, and ensuring a sterile environment.
+ Monitors patient vital signs, administers medications, and observes for changes in patient condition.
+ **Cardiac Surgery RN:**
+ Continuously assesses patients' condition, including vital signs, hemodynamic parameters, and ECG readings.
+ Administers medications and IV drips, adjusting dosages based on the patient's condition.
+ Proficient in operating and maintaining advanced life support equipment like ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and ECMO.
+ After cardiac surgeries, monitors patients' recovery, manage chest tubes, pacing wires, and wound care.
+ **Endoscopy RN:**
+ Assesses patient needs, reviews medical history, explains procedures, obtains consent, and prepares the patient for procedure.
+ Monitors patient vitals, administers medications, and assists the physician during procedure.
+ Provides post-procedure care, monitors recovery, and educates patients about aftercare instructions.
+ Ensures the endoscopy room is properly prepared, instruments are sterilized, and equipment is functioning correctly.
+ **Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Post Partum/Nursery RN:**
+ Educates patients about pregnancy, provides prenatal screenings, and prepares patients for labor and delivery.
+ Assesses and monitors the new mother's physical recovery, including vital signs, postpartum hemorrhage, and potential complications like postpartum depression.
+ Assists with epidurals and other pain management techniques during labor.
+ Administers pain medication, induces labor, and manages other medication needs during labor and delivery.
+ Assists during labor and delivery, monitors fetal well-being, administers medications, and provides pain relief. Monitors mothers and newborns after delivery, assessing their well-being, and providing education on postpartum care and breastfeeding.
+ Assesses and monitors newborn health, taking vital signs, performing routine assessments, and educating parents on newborn care.
+ Assists with gynecological exams and procedures, and provides education on reproductive health, contraception, and prenatal care.
+ Educates patients about family planning, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.
+ Interprets fetal heart rate patterns and assesses fetal well-being using electronic fetal monitoring.
+ **Oncology RN:**
+ Administers chemotherapy, manages side effects, monitors vitals, and manages pain.
+ Explains treatments, answers questions, and provides information on resources.
+ Provides emotional and psychological support to patients and their families.
+ **Orthopedics RN:**
+ Provides specialized care for patients with musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and diseases.
+ Provides care for Orthopedic patients encompassing pre-operative and post-operative care.
+ Conducts peripheral/vascular assessments.
+ Treats patients with immobilization devices.
+ Provides pain management.
+ Provides patient education.
+ **PACU RN:**
+ Assesses the patient's level of consciousness and responsiveness as they wake up from anesthesia.
+ Evaluates pain levels and administers pain medications as prescribed.
+ Observes any side effects of anesthesia, such as nausea, vomiting, shivering, or muscle aches.
+ Monitors for and respond to any post-operative complications.
+ Administers medications, including pain relievers and other post-operative medications, as prescribed.
+ Regulates intravenous (IV) fluids and monitor fluid balance.
+ Checks and changes dressings on surgical wounds.
+ Ensures a clear airway and provide oxygen support as needed.
+ Educates patients and families about post-surgery care, potential complications, and discharge instructions.
+ **NICU RN:**
+ Continuously assesses and monitors vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) and other signs of distress.
+ Administers prescribed medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments, including respiratory support and oxygen therapy.
+ Manages feeding needs, including tube, breast milk feeding support, and ensuring adequate nutrition.
+ Provides basic care tasks like diaper changes, bathing, and positioning.
+ Performs procedures like inserting IV lines, administering medications, and assisting with intubation or ventilation. Operates and adjusts specialized medical equipment used in the NICU.
+ **Telemetry RN:**
+ Using telemetry equipment to track heart rhythms (EKG), blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and other vital signs.
+ Analyzes telemetry data to identify trends, abnormalities, and potential problems, and reports these findings to physicians.
+ Provides direct patient care, including medication administration, wound care, and patient education, with a focus on cardiac health.
+ Recognizes and responds to emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, and implements appropriate interventions.
+ **Dialysis RN:**
+ Sets up and operates dialysis machines, monitors patients before, during, and after treatment, and adjusts treatment parameters as needed.
+ Takes vital signs, monitors signs of complications, and responds to changes in patient condition.
+ Educates patients and families about kidney disease, dialysis procedures, and the importance of adhering to treatment plans, diet, and medication.
+ Inspects and maintains dialysis machines and equipment.
+ **Cath Lab RN:**
+ Pre-Procedure:
+ Reviews medical history, assesses patient's overall health, and prepares them for the procedure.
+ Intravenous (IV) Line Initiation: Starts and maintains an IV line for medication administration.
+ Administers medications as prescribed by the physician.
+ Educates patients and families about the procedure and what to expect.
+ Verifies that surgical consents have been signed.
+ During the Procedure:
+ Assists the Cardiologist during the catheterization process.
+ Closely monitors the patient's vital signs, hemodynamic data, and sedation levels.
+ Ensures proper functioning of equipment and supplies.
+ Manages potential complications and responding to emergencies.
+ Post-Procedure:
+ Continues to monitor the patient's vital signs and overall condition after the procedure.
+ Administers post-procedure medications as needed.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Complies with all policies and standards.
**Qualifications**
+ 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
+ Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
+ Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
+ Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.
**Licenses and Certifications**
+ RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
+ BCLS - Basic Life Support required
+ ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
+ PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred
+ NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred
+ Refer to facility or unit-specific guidelines for additional requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

**Description**
**Sign On Bonus Available for Qualifying Candidates!**
Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Frankfort Regional Medical Center have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Step Down Unit Nurse you can be a part of change.
**Benefits**
Frankfort Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
+ Colleague recognition program
+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits ( Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._**
It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Step Down Unit Nurse. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act.
Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Registered Nurse plans individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital's mission and vision statement. 
When acting in charge nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. Make staff assignments based on patient need, acuity and the skill of the staff. Serve as role models and clinical resource for the staff. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physician, staff or patient issues. 
What you will do in this role: 
+ You will perform nursing assessments, diagnosis, care plan, and implementation of treatment for all assigned patients 
+ You will perform initial triage evaluation and assign acuity level to patients; 
+ You will administer treatments, medications, and procedures within scope of practice 
+ You will participate in coordination of care with management staff, team leader, physicians, department staff and ancillary services 
+ You will be responsible for delegation of duties to technical support staff maintaining accountability of delegation.
 What qualifications you will need:  
+ Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing 
+ Licensure: Current KY RN or Compact State License in state of residence 
+ BLS obtained within 90 days of employment 
+ 1 Year of RN experience required
Frankfort Regional Medical Center ( has provided quality healthcare services for over 40 years. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 170+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Central Kentucky. Frankfort Regional has built an excellent reputation for outstanding subspecialty services. In addition, we have an exceptional network of quality primary care physicians in both family practice and internal medicine. We are consistently named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky.
At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Step Down Unit Nurse opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

**Employment Type:**
Part time
**Shift:**
12 Hour Day Shift
**Description:**
**Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care as a PCT awaits YOU!**
Trinity Health Livonia is a beautiful full-service, 304-bed acute care hospital, located in Livonia, MI, that provides comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, intensive care unit, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics and birthing and women's health. Through several major expansions in the hospital, programs and services, Trinity Health Livonia continues to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. Trinity Health Livonia has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance, and efficiency.
**GENERAL SUMMARY:**
Under the direction of a registered nurse, the patient care technician is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Assists in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family well being including concepts of relationship based care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs nursing care as delegated by the RN in an effort to identify/attain treatment goals such as:
+ Records/calculates intake and output, obtains weights
+ Applies support/orthopedic devices such as support hose and compression devices
+ Obtains routine vital signs, pain score and temperature
+ Assists the patient with: coughing, deep breathing, use of incentive spirometer, oral suctioning 
+ Applies warm and cold therapies (ice packs, Artic Sun, Bar Hugger, and cooling blanket)
+ Provides care of the restrained patient including general care, application of the restraint and ongoing monitoring of the restrained patient
+ Care and removal of Foley catheters
+ Routine oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry
+ Assist in preparing the body following death
Assists patient in completing ADLs including:
+ Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring & ambulation using assistive devices as needed and appropriate
+ Assists with feeding and menu selection
+ Distributes/collects nourishments and orders late trays
+ Answers call lights
Demonstrates sterile or aseptic technique as appropriate when performing delegated activities such as:
+ Collects and sends specimens including blood and blood cultures  
+ Removes peripheral IV catheters
+ Competency based point of care testing such as blood glucose
Records patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation and charging requirements.
Assists in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe, and conducive to patient/family well being
+ Documents patient belongings upon admission to Behavioral Health Unit in the ED
+ Prepare patient room for arrival/ assists in transfers and or discharge of patients
+ Orients patient/family/visitors to patient room, unit, waiting area and facilities
+ Assists patient/family in the use of hospital equipment (telephone, lights television)
+ Makes occupied and unoccupied beds
+ Collects and disposes of soiled linen
+ Cleans and maintains equipment according to procedures
Provides wound and exit site care as delegated:
+ Applies simple dressing to clean wounds of stage I or stage II depth (partial thickness) following assessment of the RN (does not include dressings that require topical ointments, gels, creams, packing or ace wraps)
+ Secures complex dressings that have been changed by other caregivers.
+ Performs PEG care and dressing changes
Completes delegated unit specific activities such as:
+ Gathers post procedural data after initial nursing assessment such as vital signs.
+ Places patients on monitors/telemetry and maintains lead placement
+ Clean intermittent urinary catheterization
+ Checks/restocks unit emergency equipment/supplies and nurse servers
+ Performs other unit specific duties as delegated.
Performs general clerical duties as needed such as:
+ Answers telephones and relays messages, making calls as necessary
+ Assembles charts for transfer and discharges
+ Makes a manual requisition for patient orders for Registered Nurse approval during emergencies, codes and downtime.
+ Efficiently utilize FirstNet and Tele-tracking to ensure patient throughput
+ Coordinates patient care in conjunction with the ED staff
**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSURE**
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience:  Preferred minimum of one year of previous direct care experience (acute or long term) OR successful completion of CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course OR Student nurses must have completed their nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program.
**BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF TRINITY**
+ Competitive compensation
+ Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability starts DAY ONE
+ DailyPay - Choose to get paid every day! Learn more by visiting Nurse Residency Program for all new nurses! Click here for more details ( Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
+ Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Free parking in proximity to your workplace.
Click Here ( to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health System.
**ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH LIVONIA HOSPITAL**
We are a member of Trinity Health, a leading Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan. Trinity Health operates in 22 states, employs about 133,000 colleagues and returns almost $1.1 billion to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
Click Here ( to learn more about Trinity Health.
**Our Commitment**
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran

**Employment Type:**
Full time
**Shift:**
Night Shift
**Description:**
**Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care as a PCT awaits** **YOU!** **!**
Trinity Health Livonia is a beautiful full-service, 304-bed acute care hospital, located in Livonia, MI, that provides comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, intensive care unit, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics and birthing and women's health. Through several major expansions in the hospital, programs and services, Trinity Health Livonia continues to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. Trinity Health Livonia has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance, and efficiency.
**GENERAL SUMMARY:**
Under the direction of a registered nurse, the patient care technician is responsible for direct patient care considering age specific, developmental, cultural and spiritual needs. Demonstrates unit/area-designated competencies. Assists in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe and conducive to patient/family well being including concepts of relationship based care.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs nursing care as delegated by the RN in an effort to identify/attain treatment goals such as:
+ Records/calculates intake and output, obtains weights
+ Applies support/orthopedic devices such as support hose and compression devices
+ Obtains routine vital signs, pain score and temperature
+ Assists the patient with: coughing, deep breathing, use of incentive spirometer, oral suctioning 
+ Applies warm and cold therapies (ice packs, Artic Sun, Bar Hugger, and cooling blanket)
+ Provides care of the restrained patient including general care, application of the restraint and ongoing monitoring of the restrained patient
+ Care and removal of Foley catheters
+ Routine oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry
+ Assist in preparing the body following death
Assists patient in completing ADLs including:
+ Bathing, showering, toileting, positioning, turning, transferring & ambulation using assistive devices as needed and appropriate
+ Assists with feeding and menu selection
+ Distributes/collects nourishments and orders late trays
+ Answers call lights
Demonstrates sterile or aseptic technique as appropriate when performing delegated activities such as:
+ Collects and sends specimens including blood and blood cultures  
+ Removes peripheral IV catheters
+ Competency based point of care testing such as blood glucose
Records patient information and required data in appropriate areas in order to meet documentation and charging requirements.
Assists in establishing and maintaining a patient care environment that is clean, safe, and conducive to patient/family well being
+ Documents patient belongings upon admission to Behavioral Health Unit in the ED
+ Prepare patient room for arrival/ assists in transfers and or discharge of patients
+ Orients patient/family/visitors to patient room, unit, waiting area and facilities
+ Assists patient/family in the use of hospital equipment (telephone, lights television)
+ Makes occupied and unoccupied beds
+ Collects and disposes of soiled linen
+ Cleans and maintains equipment according to procedures
Provides wound and exit site care as delegated:
+ Applies simple dressing to clean wounds of stage I or stage II depth (partial thickness) following assessment of the RN (does not include dressings that require topical ointments, gels, creams, packing or ace wraps)
+ Secures complex dressings that have been changed by other caregivers.
+ Performs PEG care and dressing changes
Completes delegated unit specific activities such as:
+ Gathers post procedural data after initial nursing assessment such as vital signs.
+ Places patients on monitors/telemetry and maintains lead placement
+ Clean intermittent urinary catheterization
+ Checks/restocks unit emergency equipment/supplies and nurse servers
+ Performs other unit specific duties as delegated.
Performs general clerical duties as needed such as:
+ Answers telephones and relays messages, making calls as necessary
+ Assembles charts for transfer and discharges
+ Makes a manual requisition for patient orders for Registered Nurse approval during emergencies, codes and downtime.
+ Efficiently utilize FirstNet and Tele-tracking to ensure patient throughput
+ Coordinates patient care in conjunction with the ED staff
**EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSURE**
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience:  Preferred minimum of one year of previous direct care experience (acute or long term) OR successful completion of CENA, PCT, MA, or EMT course OR Student nurses must have completed their nursing fundamentals class of a BSN program.
**BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO YOU AS A COLLEAGUE OF TRINITY**
+ Competitive compensation
+ Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability starts DAY ONE
+ DailyPay - Choose to get paid every day! Learn more by visiting Nurse Residency Program for all new nurses! Click here for more details ( Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
+ Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Free parking in proximity to your workplace.
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**ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH LIVONIA HOSPITAL**
We are a member of Trinity Health, a leading Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan. Trinity Health operates in 22 states, employs about 133,000 colleagues and returns almost $1.1 billion to its communities annually in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
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**Our Commitment**
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
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