Patient Care Associate - NICU - PT - Days - JDCH
About The Position
Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Associate performs basic patient care and related technical and clinical support activities in the NICU. The role includes monitoring patient status and reporting abnormal findings or changes to nursing staff, supporting patients with activities of daily living, helping maintain patient areas, transporting patients as needed, and performing basic care activities delegated and supervised by an RN. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. Three months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care, or completion of a formal training program, is required. EKG and phlebotomy competencies must be completed within six months of hire. A qualifying BLS credential is required.
Requirements
- Three months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care, or completion of a formal training program.
- BLS certification from an accepted provider or credential pathway: American Heart Association BLS E-Card, American Heart Association BLS RQI E-Card, American Heart Association BLS certification, Grace-period BLS credential, or Red Cross BLS certification.
- EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six months of hire.
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patient status and response, and report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Help keep patient rooms and areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
- Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
- Transport patients as needed.
- Perform basic patient care activities delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, measuring blood glucose, and recording intake and output.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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