Unit Care Associate - Full-Time Evenings (Emergency Department - Wayne)

St. Joseph's Health•Wayne, NJ

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs delegated functions as a member of the Emergency Department to provide the following services: STAT requests for specimens and patients, discharge patients to designated areas, transport of patients as needed to dedicated areas. Utilizes the hospital wide computer system for order entry, admission, transfer and discharge functions (EMR). Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, provides basic care to acutely ill patients. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Performs EKG's and Venipuncture, POCT and direct continuous/close Observations of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse. Ensure patients are dressed into hospital attire, clothing and valuables are logged according to policy, patients are placed on CM, NIBP, SPO2 as needed. Scan items into the EMR in a timely manner. Update Sorian in a timely manner. Answer the phones professionally and timely.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and understand written instructions.
CPR certificate must be obtained within the probationary period and maintained throughout employment.
Active PCA certificate or PCA experience.
EKG certificate.
Phlebotomy certificate.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.
If the candidate does not have an active PCA certificate, successful completion of UAP, CNA, EMT, current enrollment in Nursing school and successful completion of Nursing Fundamentals, program prior to completion of the probationary period.

Responsibilities

Perform STAT requests for specimens and patients.
Discharge patients to designated areas.
Transport patients as needed to dedicated areas.
Utilize the hospital wide computer system for order entry, admission, transfer and discharge functions (EMR).
Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Provide basic care to acutely ill patients.
Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
Perform EKGs and Venipuncture.
Perform POCT (Point of Care Testing).
Provide direct continuous/close observations of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Ensure patients are dressed into hospital attire.
Log clothing and valuables according to policy.
Place patients on CM, NIBP, SPO2 as needed.
Scan items into the EMR in a timely manner.
Update Sorian in a timely manner.
Answer the phones professionally and timely.