Patient Care Associate - Med/Surg-Pulmonary 7B

Baptist Health • Little Rock, AR

11d

About The Position

A Patient Care Associate serves as a technical assistant to nursing on the unit. The primary function is to assist with basic patient care, monitoring, and hygiene, and help ensure care is complete. Working as part of the nursing team on a unit and throughout the hospital, the associate helps ensure patients and guests have their physical, spiritual, or educational needs met. The position may require floating to another unit or department when necessary. The job is authorized for 48.00 hours bi-weekly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow instructions.
• Basic addition and subtraction skills.
• Verbal skills to effectively relate to patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
• Ability to utilize Epic to chart and monitor tasks to be completed.
• Must complete 12 hours of college credit to promote to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care, monitoring, and hygiene.
• Help ensure patient care is complete.
• Work as part of the nursing team to help meet patients’ and guests’ physical, spiritual, and educational needs.
• Use Epic to chart and monitor tasks to be completed.
• Float to another unit or department when necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED