PCT Float Pool Level 2 - Nights

%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 20px;%22%3E%3Cb%3EPatient Care Technician - Float Pool Unit (Nights)%26nbsp;%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EWith over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ca href=%22https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/newsroom/articles/year-2022/july-us-news-best-hospital.html%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/a%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! %3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EWorks to provide patient care under the direction of nursing staff being certain to only perform tasks in which training and/or competency has been validated. %3Cbr%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22xmsonormal%22%3E%3Cb%3EAbout the Inpatient Float Pool Team%3C/b%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22xmsolistparagraph%22 style=%22margin-left: 21.0pt; text-indent: -21.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3C!-- [if !supportLists]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list: Ignore;%22%3E%26middot;%3Cspan style=%22font: 7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C!--[endif]--%3EThe Inpatient Float Pool at UT Southwestern is a high-impact, system-level nursing team that ensures safe, responsive, and flexible staffing across both Clements University Hospital and Zale Lipshy Pavilion. Float Pool RNs and PCTs are cross-trained to support more than 30 inpatient units%26mdash;including multiple critical care areas, med/surg, oncology, telemetry, progressive care, rehabilitation, and complex specialty services%26mdash;adapting in real time to fluctuations in census, acuity, and staffing demands.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22xmsolistparagraph%22 style=%22text-indent: -21.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 12.0pt 21.0pt;%22%3E%3C!-- [if !supportLists]--%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list: Ignore;%22%3E%26middot;%3Cspan style=%22font: 7.0pt %27Times New Roman%27;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C!--[endif]--%3EMore than a coverage model, the Float Pool is a strategic clinical resource that partners with inpatient leadership, Central Staffing, and Hospital Administration to sustain safe care delivery and support hospital-wide operations.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cb%3EBENEFITS%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWellness programs%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/benefits/#top%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3ELearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ERequired%3C/b%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3EEducation%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EHigh School Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Familiarity with medical terminology. Working knowledge of basic computer software skills.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). %3Cbr%3E(CPI) CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUT CER within 180 Days%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cb%3EPreferred%3C/b%3E%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3EExperience%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E2 years Minimum acute care inpatient hospital experience preferred or a certified nursing assistant certificate or certified medical assistant certificate or completed the first semester of nursing clinicals.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cul%3E%0A%3Cli%3ECollects data to include Intake and output, weight, temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure. Recognizes and immediately reports values outside normal parameters to the nurse. Demonstrates awareness of age-specific considerations in gathering these assessments (children, adolescents, adults, older adults). Performs sterile procedures in accordance with the Department of Nursing and Infection Control Policies and Procedures to include sterile gloves, dressing changes and in/out cauterizations.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EReports any changes in a patient%27s condition or behavior immediately to the nurse. Seeks assistance and guidance as needed to ensure that patient care is delivered in a safe, high quality and effective manner at all times.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EResponds to patient requests for assistance in a respectful, positive, and timely manner. Asks the patient and/or patient%27s family, %22Can I do anything else for you%22 before leaving the room.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EPerforms basic hygiene care in accordance with the Department of Nursing Policies and Procedures. Checks skin carefully during the bath, reports anything other than normal immediately to the nurse.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EMakes frequent and ongoing patient rounds to comfort, position, and to provide toileting and hygiene care. Lets the patient know when you will return. Patient rarely finds it necessary to use the call light.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EDocuments patient information accurately and in appropriate place in a timely manner.%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3ETransfers, and transports patients safely and in accordance with the Department of Nursing Policies and Procedures, with concern for age-specific considerations. Ensures that patient is covered with robe and/or blankets and that slippers are on feet (even if Transporter is taking patient).%3C/li%3E%0A%3Cli%3EWelcomes new patient/patient%27s family. Knocks before entering room. Smiles and introduces self. Wears name tag. Immediately alerts nurse if patient/patient%27s family seems or is unhappy and you have not resolved the issue.%3C/li%3E%0A%3C/ul%3E%0A%3Cp style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cb%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/b%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3ESecurity%3C/b%3E %3Cbr%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cb%3EEEO Statement%3C/b%3E%3Cbr%3EUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.%3C/p%3E