Patient Care Assistant - 12 - 8: 15 PM
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, and taking into consideration the developmental needs of the patient, performs delegated duties related to patient care activities and procedures for patients with a varies level of acuity. These activities may include ADLs, reporting changes in patient conditions to the nurse, monitoring patient condition, transporting and discharging of patients, recording information in the EMR and assisting healthcare team with specific treatments and/or procedures. Ensuring the delivery of the highest quality of patient care, you will assist staff nurses in providing comprehensive attention to patients and families, while working in an environment that commands clinical excellence every day. Your duties will include providing input for patient care plans, reviewing patient status, and assisting in obtaining patient data. Other responsibilities will entail monitoring changes in patient conditions, supporting admission and discharge processes, and making patients and families feel at home.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- At least one year of experience as a nursing attendant, emergency technician, or armed medical corps.
- Current AHA Heartsaver, required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Customer service strengths
Responsibilities
- Performs delegated duties related to patient care activities and procedures for patients with a varies level of acuity.
- Activities may include ADLs, reporting changes in patient conditions to the nurse, monitoring patient condition, transporting and discharging of patients, recording information in the EMR and assisting healthcare team with specific treatments and/or procedures.
- Assist staff nurses in providing comprehensive attention to patients and families
- Providing input for patient care plans
- Reviewing patient status
- Assisting in obtaining patient data
- Monitoring changes in patient conditions
- Supporting admission and discharge processes
- Making patients and families feel at home.
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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
5,001-10,000 employees
