Patient Care Associate -Surgical/Telemetry-FT- Days -MHW

About the role

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.

Responsibilities

• Aids in stocking, cleaning, and maintaining patient rooms/areas.
• Maintains patient status and reports any abnormalities or changes to the nursing staff.
• Assists with transporting patients as needed.
• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, such as monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.

Qualifications

• No degree or any other education earned is required.
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC), BLS Cert Grace (BLS GRACE), BLS Cert American Heart (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART).
• Additional certifications required within six (6) months of hire date: EKG and phlebotomy competencies.

Skills

• ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (4), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR.

Benefits

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Job Information

• Required Work Experience: Three (3) months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care or certification of completion from formal training program required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
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• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
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