Youth Apprentice Pre-Nursing Program

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Assist the staff by performing clerical and/or patient care duties under the direction of healthcare professionals. Work may be clerical in nature but will also involve coordinating care with other team members to provide exceptional patient service.  

Essential Job Functions

PCT (Pre-Nursing/CNA)

• Performs delegated direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.

• Reports conditions of patients including changes or abnormal findings to appropriate registered nurse. 

• Documents VS and ADLs concurrently in appropriate format and notifies RN/LPN with abnormal variations.

• Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights and identifies resources to meet patient needs.

• Acts as a patient advocate.

• Correctly and efficiently transcribes physician orders to include computer order entry.  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification: For PCT (pre-Nursing/CNA)

• A current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider certification is not required upon hire but must be completed within the Trident Technical College Apprenticeship Program scheduled requirements to function in the PCT role. 

• A current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification is not required upon hire but must be completed within the Trident Technical College Apprenticeship Program scheduled requirements to function in the PCT role. 

Education

• Eithercurrently enrolled in High School as a Junior or Senior or HS Diploma/GED required. 

• Must be accepted into the Trident Technical College Youth Apprenticeship Program, and continued participation in the Trident Technical College Youth Apprenticeship program is required to meet the minimum qualifications for this position.  

Work Experience

• Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, etc.).

Training

N/A

Language

N/A

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

May be required to use physical restraints

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials

May have periods of constant interruptions

Prolonged periods of working alone

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%

Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 67-100%

Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%

Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%

Stoop/Kneel 34-66%

Crawling 1-33%

Climbing 1-33%

Balance 34-66%

Bending 67-100%

Sitting 34-66%

Walking 67-100%

Standing 67-100%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity - far

Acuity - near

Depth perception

Use of latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Skills

Ability to use computer programs.

Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Requires the ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.

Must have strong attention to detail and be able to perform data entry with high accuracy. 

Work Demands/Environment : PCT (Pre-Nursing/CNA)  

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping.

• Frequent lifting/moving patients.

• Frequent lifting, moving, or carrying, pushing, pulling up to 100 lbs.

• Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

• Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment.

• Frequent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. 

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

• Prescription drug coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance w/AD&D

• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance

• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

8

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Department:

NSG Progressive Care - Mt Pleasant Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at ~~~ .