We are searching for a Patient Care Assistant— someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities, as assigned, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered that incorporates Family Centered Care in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population.
Qualifications:
- One of the following required addition to the high school diploma or GED
- Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g. Diploma/Course/Certificate/Associates Degree/etc. completed in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program)
- Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at the time of hire
One (1) year of direct patient care experience
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Responsibilities :
- Assists with the collection and documentation of patient/family data
- Provides general comfort measures and performs other miscellaneous ADL’s as assigned as evidenced by supervisory observation, verbal/written feedback
- Provides high quality, cost effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and in conjunction with the patient/family
- Assists in identifying patient/family response to care provided
- Maintains accountability for development of self and participates in development of others
- Demonstrates commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
- Participates in hospital/unit performance improvement as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback