Assoc Pt Care-Student Nurse STNA
About The Position
The Patient Care Associate (PCA)/Student Nurse/Unit Secretary provides high quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients. This includes, but is not limited to: activities of daily living, utilization of safe patient handling equipment, measure and document intake and output, foley removal, external urinary catheter management, telemetry monitor set up, blood glucose monitoring, oxygen set up and tasks delegated per scope of practice and skill set. This position may also provide clerical support to the care team including acting as a liaison facilitating communication with or between other care providers and visitors directly or via telephone. This individual works collaboratively with other care team members including the patient and family, and participates collaboratively with RN to achieve optimal outcomes. The PCA/Student Nurse/ Unit Secretary has access to confidential patient information, must communicate with all team members regarding care provided by them to the assigned patient group and carries out daily activities under the direct supervision of a Patient Care Coordinator / Registered Nurse, RN or Assistant Nurse Manager and indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager or Director.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current licensure/certification as applicable
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- 1-2 years experience in direct patient care
Nice To Haves
- Completion of Medical Terminology course required
- Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)
- Patient Care Tech. or equivalent program or currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing
Responsibilities
- activities of daily living
- utilization of safe patient handling equipment
- measure and document intake and output
- foley removal
- external urinary catheter management
- telemetry monitor set up
- blood glucose monitoring
- oxygen set up
- clerical support to the care team
- liaison facilitating communication with or between other care providers and visitors directly or via telephone
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Medical Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Work-Life Balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
