VCU Health
Patient Care Tech - Epilepsy Monitoring Unit - Rotating
VCU Health, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Patient Care Tech - Epilepsy Monitoring Unit - Rotating
$2,500 Sign On Bonus
for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.
The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) at VCU Health is the largest and most advanced in the region, earning a Level 4 accreditation from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. Patients admitted to the EMU seek evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of seizures. Because inducing seizures can be dangerous, the nurse‑to‑patient ratio is lower than in other non‑ICU areas. The unit includes epileptologists, specialized nurse practitioners, and EEG technicians who monitor patients and provide feedback to nurses in real time. Collaboration across disciplines underpins our patient‑centered care culture.
Essential Job Functions
Provide safe and direct care to patients in the assigned unit, making age‑appropriate adjustments as needed.
Deliver direct and indirect care to patients with and without medical/surgical complications, meeting their comfort, personal hygiene, and safety needs.
Carry out care in accordance with nursing and medical plans of care and the policies and procedures of VCUHS nursing and hospital procedures.
Maintain a safe, clean, and stocked clinical environment, supporting overall unit functioning.
Manage supplies, educational materials, equipment, and instrument sterilization to promote quality and safe patient care.
Identify patients accurately, observe safety goals, and report patient responses or incidents to licensed independent practitioners, managers, or registered nurses.
Record patient information throughout the care cycle, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other required information.
Assist in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests.
Attend mandatory in‑service trainings and uphold online training requirements.
Ensure patient safety during job functions and through participation in safety initiatives.
Build courteous and effective rapport with patients, visitors, co‑workers, and health‑care team members; respond promptly to verbal and written instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Patient Population Provide equitable care appropriate to the age of patients served on the assigned unit: adolescents (15‑17 years), adults (18‑64 years), and geriatrics (65 years and older). Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles, assess patient status data, and interpret information to identify age‑specific needs.
Employment Qualifications Required Education:
High School Degree or equivalent.
Preferred Education:
Certified Nursing Assistant.
Licensure/Certification Required:
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
Required Certification/Completion:
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Assistant
Emergency Medical Technician
Military Corpsman/Medic
Nursing Aide Training Program
Experience within a healthcare environment
OR
Completion of foundations/clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Knowledge of patient data collection and documentation (e.g., vital signs, intake/output, changes in patient condition).
Knowledge of basic hygiene and activities of daily living care.
Ability to assist with feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility.
Ability to provide safe, compassionate care.
Accountability for completion of assigned tasks.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment as needed.
Cultural Responsiveness Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads.
Exposure to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May require use of physical restraints.
High noise levels and bright lights.
Exposure to hazardous substances or body fluids (see conditions).
Exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Periods of constant interruptions.
Universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to infection control policies.
Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0‑100 lbs.)
Push/Pull (0‑100 lbs.)
Climb, stoop, kneel, squat, balance, bend.
Wearing shoes in a manner that supports this work.
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity, eye/hand coordination.
Shift work, maneuvering patient weight.
Listening to alarms, telephone, and tape recorders.
Reaching above shoulder and repetitive arm/hand movements.
Hazardous exposures: chemicals, detergents, moving mechanical parts, x‑ray/electromagnetic energy, high‑pitched noises.
Mental, Sensory, and Emotional Demands
Strong recall, reasoning, problem‑solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking.
Fast‑paced environment, ability to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy surroundings, adaptability to frequent change.
Rotating shifts.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60‑1.4.
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for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.
The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) at VCU Health is the largest and most advanced in the region, earning a Level 4 accreditation from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. Patients admitted to the EMU seek evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of seizures. Because inducing seizures can be dangerous, the nurse‑to‑patient ratio is lower than in other non‑ICU areas. The unit includes epileptologists, specialized nurse practitioners, and EEG technicians who monitor patients and provide feedback to nurses in real time. Collaboration across disciplines underpins our patient‑centered care culture.
Essential Job Functions
Provide safe and direct care to patients in the assigned unit, making age‑appropriate adjustments as needed.
Deliver direct and indirect care to patients with and without medical/surgical complications, meeting their comfort, personal hygiene, and safety needs.
Carry out care in accordance with nursing and medical plans of care and the policies and procedures of VCUHS nursing and hospital procedures.
Maintain a safe, clean, and stocked clinical environment, supporting overall unit functioning.
Manage supplies, educational materials, equipment, and instrument sterilization to promote quality and safe patient care.
Identify patients accurately, observe safety goals, and report patient responses or incidents to licensed independent practitioners, managers, or registered nurses.
Record patient information throughout the care cycle, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other required information.
Assist in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests.
Attend mandatory in‑service trainings and uphold online training requirements.
Ensure patient safety during job functions and through participation in safety initiatives.
Build courteous and effective rapport with patients, visitors, co‑workers, and health‑care team members; respond promptly to verbal and written instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Patient Population Provide equitable care appropriate to the age of patients served on the assigned unit: adolescents (15‑17 years), adults (18‑64 years), and geriatrics (65 years and older). Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles, assess patient status data, and interpret information to identify age‑specific needs.
Employment Qualifications Required Education:
High School Degree or equivalent.
Preferred Education:
Certified Nursing Assistant.
Licensure/Certification Required:
AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
Required Certification/Completion:
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medical Assistant
Emergency Medical Technician
Military Corpsman/Medic
Nursing Aide Training Program
Experience within a healthcare environment
OR
Completion of foundations/clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Knowledge of patient data collection and documentation (e.g., vital signs, intake/output, changes in patient condition).
Knowledge of basic hygiene and activities of daily living care.
Ability to assist with feeding, hydration, and nutrition.
Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility.
Ability to provide safe, compassionate care.
Accountability for completion of assigned tasks.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment as needed.
Cultural Responsiveness Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Acute care experience as a nursing assistant or aide.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads.
Exposure to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
May require use of physical restraints.
High noise levels and bright lights.
Exposure to hazardous substances or body fluids (see conditions).
Exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
Periods of constant interruptions.
Universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to infection control policies.
Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0‑100 lbs.)
Push/Pull (0‑100 lbs.)
Climb, stoop, kneel, squat, balance, bend.
Wearing shoes in a manner that supports this work.
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity, eye/hand coordination.
Shift work, maneuvering patient weight.
Listening to alarms, telephone, and tape recorders.
Reaching above shoulder and repetitive arm/hand movements.
Hazardous exposures: chemicals, detergents, moving mechanical parts, x‑ray/electromagnetic energy, high‑pitched noises.
Mental, Sensory, and Emotional Demands
Strong recall, reasoning, problem‑solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking.
Fast‑paced environment, ability to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy surroundings, adaptability to frequent change.
Rotating shifts.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60‑1.4.
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