Patient Care Associate - Cardiology

About the role

Department: Cardiology. Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through performance of selected day-to-day patient care activities; maintenance of an environment that is functionally and aesthetically conducive to patient well-being; demonstration of unit/area-designated competencies; interaction with patients considering their developmental, age-specific, and cultural spiritual preferences. Requisition ID: 26010523.

Responsibilities

• Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify/attain treatment goals.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related job duties as requested.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a Nurse Assistant Certification program or equivalent BLS certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) months of recent experience as a Nurse Assistant in an acute care setting (preferred).
• Completion of phlebotomy course or equivalent experience (preferred).

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Part-time
• Daily work times: 7:00am - 7:30pm
• Scheduled bi-weekly hours: 48
• Hours per pay period: 48
• On call: No
• Weekends: Yes