Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Student Nurse - ICU/CCU

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Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Student Nurse - ICU/CCU

CNA & Nursing Assistant Job ID: 35075

Schedule:

Per Diem

Pay Range:

$19.00 - $25.00 / Hourly

Shift:

Variable Shifts

Hours:

7-7p/7p-7a

ICU/CCU

133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner

Concord, MA 01742

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Patient Care Technician (PCT) / Student Nurse - Nursing Student Opportunity

Are you currently enrolled in a professional nursing program and looking to gain valuable hands-on hospital experience? Join our team as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) / Student Nurse and develop clinical skills while working alongside experienced Registered Nurses and healthcare professionals.

Reporting to the Nursing Manager, the PCT/Student Nurse assists licensed nursing personnel in providing direct patient care. Care is delivered in accordance with the philosophy and standards established by the Nursing Services Department, as well as hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.

This role is an excellent opportunity for nursing students seeking real-world experience in a hospital or acute care environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Hospital Patient Care Technician / Student Nurse, you will support the nursing team with essential direct patient care responsibilities, including:

• Assisting patients with basic care needs and activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Taking and documenting vital signs accurately
• Supporting nurses with routine patient care tasks
• Observing patients and communicating changes to licensed nursing staff
• Maintaining a safe and organized patient care environment
• Providing compassionate customer service to patients and families
• Documenting patient information using electronic medical record systems

Your work helps ensure patients receive attentive, safe, and supportive care during their hospital stay.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be currently enrolled in a professional nursing educational program

Experience

• Completion of at least one medical-surgical clinical rotation required
• Acute care or hospital experience preferred

Licensure & Certification

• BLS Certification - Healthcare Provider required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred

Skills & Competencies

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Ability to accurately take and record vital signs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service and patient care skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Basic computer and electronic documentation skills
• Ability to maintain confidential patient information (HIPAA compliance)
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Why Join Our Team

Working as a Patient Care Technician / Student Nurse offers valuable clinical experience while making a meaningful impact on patient care. You will gain exposure to acute care, hospital workflows, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, helping prepare you for your future career as a Registered Nurse.

If you are a nursing student looking to build your clinical experience in a hospital setting, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.

Why Emerson

Emerson Health delivers world-class care to more than 300,000 patients throughout Concord and the surrounding region, and we bring that same commitment to our employees. Our teams work in a supportive, community-focused environment, backed by strong clinical partnerships and continued investment in innovation.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, your family, and your future, including:

• Medical and dental coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life resources
• Free parking on the hospital campus

Benefits are available to both full-time and eligible part-time employees.

Join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and caring for one another every day.

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Benefits designed around you

We are a community hospital that values people's well-being. Our supportive environment, combined with a generous compensation and benefits package, allows you to balance your work and personal life, take care of your family and plan for your future.

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