Patient Care Assistant
Lifepoint Health•Russellville, AR
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About The Position
Under the supervision of an RN, assists in assuring optimal patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Nursing Assistant Certificate Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Nice To Haves
- Previous relevant experience or completion of base skills as a registered nursing student
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care
- Performs specific documentation in the patient's record
- Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance
- Communicates appropriate information in departmental and interdepartmentally
- Assists and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development.
- Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures
Benefits
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Personal and career development education opportunities
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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
5,001-10,000 employees
