Patient Care Associate- 6 East Neuro/Trauma

About the position

The position involves assisting nurses with both direct and indirect patient care activities. Responsibilities include preparing patient rooms for occupancy after discharge, performing blood draws and EKGs, and observing patients' mental, emotional, and physical conditions to report any changes to the nursing staff. The role requires conducting regular patient rounds, collecting test specimens, and providing physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Observes patient's mental, emotional and physical conditions and report any changes to the nursing staff.
• Performs non-critical medical and therapeutic procedures based on medical instructions as directed by nursing staff.
• May perform special procedures as required and directed (i.e., blood draws/EKGs).
• Conducts regular patient rounds and meets with patient's family members when required.
• Collects test specimens and performs laboratory analysis as directed by nursing staff.
• Answers patient calls and determines how best to help them.
• Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant Certification Program or equivalent
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of six (6) months recent experience as a Nurse Assistant in an acute care setting preferred.
• Completion of phlebotomy course or equivalent experience preferred.