PATIENT CARE ASST-3A-Medical Surgical- 40HR Night Shift (11P-7:30A)
About The Position
Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care based on physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Provides comfort, safety and emergency measures; activities of daily living: personal care needs, nutritional and elimination needs. Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and capillary blood glucose needs. Observes and reports the functioning of equipment, the results of treatments, condition of dressings and any change in patient condition. Incorporates the concepts of the Hospital's Customer Service Program into all aspects of patient care activities (i.e. confidentiality, responsiveness, caring). Accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee for all activities. Adheres to policies and procedures of the department. If certification is not present at hire employee must successfully complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- Basic Life Support Required
Nice To Haves
- Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program or completion of at least one clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing program Preferred
- 1 year experience in a patient care role Preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant Preferred
- Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse.
- Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care based on physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
- Provides comfort, safety and emergency measures; activities of daily living: personal care needs, nutritional and elimination needs.
- Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and capillary blood glucose needs.
- Observes and reports the functioning of equipment, the results of treatments, condition of dressings and any change in patient condition.
- Incorporates the concepts of the Hospital's Customer Service Program into all aspects of patient care activities (i.e. confidentiality, responsiveness, caring).
- Accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee for all activities.
- Adheres to policies and procedures of the department.
- Successfully complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire if certification is not present at hire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
