Patient Care Associate - Intensive Care (PICU) - FT- Days-JDCH

Memorial Healthcare

3d • Onsite

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 Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. EKG and phlebotomy competencies must be completed within six months of hire.

Requirements

• At least three months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care, or completion certification from a formal training program.
• BLS certification from an accepted provider or program: American Heart Association BLS E-Card, American Heart Association BLS RQI E-Card, American Heart Association non-E-Card BLS certification, Grace-period BLS certification, or Red Cross BLS certification.
• Complete EKG and phlebotomy competencies within six months of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Monitor patient status and response, and report abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Keep patient rooms and areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed