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Job Title: Patient Care Tech- Excel

Hours Per Week: 20 to 40 Hours

Schedule: Based on preceptor’s schedule and may include rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays

SUMMARY

Learning how to be a great nurse extends far beyond the classroom. Our EXCEL program is designed specifically for nursing students. Rochester Regional Health is dedicated to providing outstanding experiences to nursing students in the Rochester area. As an EXCEL Nurse Intern,you will work as a patient care technician, side by side with an experienced nurse, to put the skills, knowledge and lessons you’ve learned into practice.

The internship provides nursing students with vital experience that will enhance the remainder of their college education and assist in their transition into the nursing profession.

The EXCEL Program Features:

+ A 10 week paid internship

+ The opportunity to work 24 to 40 hours a week

+ Weekly educational opportunities

+ Networking opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Patient Care & Service: Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members

+ Planning & Communication: Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress

+ Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management: Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR – including accurate patient and provider documentation and communication

+ Compliance: Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

+ Registered Nurse license in New York State

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU:

+ Our Benefits | Rochester Regional Health Careers (https://careers.rochesterregional.org/you-belong-here/our-benefits/)

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$20.00 - $20.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.