Patient Care Assistant - Mother/Baby - Hopewell - PER DIEM

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

12d•$18 - $26

About The Position

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Pay Range: $18.21 - $26.46 Position Overview ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs supportive patient care duties including including ADLs, patient hygiene, vital signs, obtaining weights, emptying and documenting of intake and output, performing phlebotomy and glucometer testing, EKG's, positioning. lifting and the ambulation of patients. Performs transports as requested (of patients, medications, supplies and specimens). Performs and records nursing care activities, such as changes in a patient's condition and behavior consistent with established policies, procedures, and protocols, as delegated by the registered nurse responsible for the patient. Performs job tasks in accordance with hospital and department policy and procedure, including appropriate use of equipment, machines, appropriate use in wearing physical barriers and safety equipment. Stocks and maintains supplies as required by the designated unit. Documents observations and activities on appropriate records and documents; reports findings to the registered nurse.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience or currently enrolled in LPN/RN nursing program preferred.
In lieu of experience or enrollment in nursing program, must complete full Capital Health UAP course.
AHA Heartsaver AED. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.
4 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation
Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.
Successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience or currently enrolled in LPN/RN nursing program preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs supportive patient care duties including including ADLs, patient hygiene, vital signs, obtaining weights, emptying and documenting of intake and output, performing phlebotomy and glucometer testing, EKG's, positioning. lifting and the ambulation of patients.
Performs transports as requested (of patients, medications, supplies and specimens).
Performs and records nursing care activities, such as changes in a patient's condition and behavior consistent with established policies, procedures, and protocols, as delegated by the registered nurse responsible for the patient.
Performs job tasks in accordance with hospital and department policy and procedure, including appropriate use of equipment, machines, appropriate use in wearing physical barriers and safety equipment.
Stocks and maintains supplies as required by the designated unit.
Documents observations and activities on appropriate records and documents; reports findings to the registered nurse.