Patient Care Associate II 36 hrs. DAYS - 6 West
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant II provides patient care and performs unit activities under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse. These include, but are not limited to, direct patient care activities such as taking vital signs and assisting patients with the basic activities of daily living, as well as non-clinical activities such as acting as a receptionist, coordinating equipment, providing transportation activities, and performing tasks specific to the department assigned. The Patient Care Assistant II interacts with patients, families, nursing, and a variety of interdisciplinary personnel and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills. The PCA II staff collaborate amongst themselves to ensure safe patient care and smooth unit operations.
Requirements
- Six months of experience as a Nursing Assistant or as a Nursing student currently enrolled in a formal program who has successfully completed at least one clinical rotation or is currently enrolled in and successfully completes the NWH Patient Care Assistant Training Program.
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- direct patient care activities such as taking vital signs
- assisting patients with the basic activities of daily living
- acting as a receptionist
- coordinating equipment
- providing transportation activities
- performing tasks specific to the department assigned
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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
