Clinical Excellence/Patient Care
- Partners with the RN and other healthcare team members to achieve patient care outcomes and goals of care, as identified in the plan of care.
- Performs specific tasks as directed by the RN and other healthcare team members as identified in the PCT role. Consults and seeks out guidance from RN and/or other healthcare team members, as appropriate and when completing new or unfamiliar tasks or duties.
oTasks include but are not limited to:
§Activities of Daily Living
§Answering patient call lights
§Assisting with simple procedures defined in the work area
§Taking and recording vital signs and weights
§Transporting patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens
§Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment
- Obtains, records and/or accurately enters data into the EMR. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
- Verbally presents factual, concise, and timely information and/or patient care data to the RN, the healthcare team, patients and/or family members in a professional manner.