Nursing Associate/PCT Behavioral Health Center
About The Position
This position has the authority, responsibility, and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process. The incumbent accepts accountability, applies competent clinical knowledge skills, and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by health care providers to whom care is delegated to achieve quality patient care outcomes. The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills at the novice level necessary to provide care that is relevant to the patient(s) under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span. The incumbent also must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs. This role provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled as a professional nursing student in a Diploma Program, Associate, or Baccalaureate RN program of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Must provide proof of current, continuing enrollment at the completion of each semester. Examples of acceptable documentation include a transcript and next semester schedule or a confirmation letter from the school.
- Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
Responsibilities
- Assists all assigned patients with activities of daily living according to need in a timely manner.
- Safely transports patients to all tests and procedures as well as escorts patients for discharge.
- Obtains and records assigned patient temperatures, pulse rates, respiratory rates, blood pressures, intake and output, weight and abdominal girths.
- Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to a registered nurse immediately.
- Assists the Registered Nurse with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties.
- Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients.
- Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate staff.
- Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures.
- Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
- Assists with personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures.
- May act in the role of a sitter for a patient as assigned by the charge RN.
- Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
