Patient Care Assistant - Pre-Admission Testing - Lawrenceville, NJ, USA - FT - Day
About The Position
Performs supportive patient care duties 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.
- Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.
- AHA Heartsaver AED. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
Nice To Haves
- Six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience or currently enrolled in LPN/RN nursing program
- Successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Performs supportive patient care duties 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.
Benefits
- Medical Plan
- Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Dependent Care FSA
- Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
- Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Transit
- Commuter Parking
- Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse
- Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Employee
- Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Child
- Voluntary Legal Services
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
