Patient Care Associate - Medical Stabilization Unit - FT- Days-MRH

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

Responsibilities

Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean and orderly; Assist with transporting patients, as needed; Additional duties as assigned; Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output; Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating; Monitors patient status and response and reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff

Requirements

No degree or other education required; BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) required; BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) accepted; BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) accepted; Three (3) months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care, or certification of completion from a formal training program; EKG and phlebotomy competencies required within six (6) months of hire date; 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; Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Organization Skills, Patient and Family Centered Care, Patient Safety - Ancillary/Support, Problem Solving, Responding to Change, Standards of Behavior