11a - 11pwith weekend requirements

Bristol Hospital Group•Bristol, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bristol Health is hiring a Patient Care Associate for its medical/surgical telemetry team. Patient Care Associates collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and carry out patient-centered plans of care for a diverse patient population with medical conditions and post-surgical care needs. The role provides direct nursing care under the direction of an RN and in accordance with Bristol Health policies, procedures, evidence-based protocols, accepted standards of care, and established competencies. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with weekend requirements. The role includes a dedicated preceptor and onboarding experience with continuing education, SIM lab, and a professional development specialist. Associates may be floated or reassigned to another department, unit, office, or location as needed.

Requirements

Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or CPR certificate.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Active CNA certificate, or one year of experience as a PCA, ED Tech, or CNA in acute or long-term care.
Good communication skills.
Alternatively, be a third-year BSN student who has completed two clinical rotations, a Medical Assistant, or an EMT.
Complete general orientation at hire and required hospital training programs.
Complete annual Accucheck and Fire/Safety/Infection Control training.
Maintain BLS certification every two years.
Complete additional cross-training and unit-based competencies or skills as required.
Demonstrate mental flexibility to perform diverse patient-care duties and the ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the direction of an RN and within established policies, procedures, standards, competencies, and scope of limitations.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, lifting, moving, ambulation, elimination, and meals.
Use good body mechanics when assisting with lifting, moving, and ambulation.
Record patient output and meal intake as directed.
Observe and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN.
Answer call lights promptly and relay information to appropriate staff.
Obtain and record vital signs as directed.
Accurately document intake and output, patient care activities, safety measures, actions, and communications with patients and families.
Weigh patients and document results according to policy.
Perform EKGs independently according to policy.
Perform phlebotomy independently as directed and according to policy.
Prioritize patient care and unit activities.
Provide empathetic psychological, emotional, or spiritual support to patients and families, and act as a patient advocate.
Refer to the critical pathway when rendering care.
Respond to colleagues' requests within an acceptable time period and work collaboratively with other disciplines.
Review assignments with the RN at the beginning of each shift to establish priorities and goals.
Transport patients safely throughout the facility.
Use Google Mail for Bristol hospital communications.
Orient and mentor new team members.
Follow universal precautions and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Float or accept reassignment to another department, unit, office, or location as needed.