- Provides hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting/diapering, feeding and bed making.
- Takes vital signs under the direction of the RN and documents electronically according to Medical Center policy, reporting results to RN.
- Performs and documents glucose finger stick/heel stick and collects other specimens including stool, urine and sputum when directed by the RN.4. Observes and documents patients intake and output.
- Maintains BLS certification and initiates interventions in emergent situations.
- Assists with patient transport to and from the unit/department
- Provides a safe patient environment by answering all call lights promptly, communicating with the RN immediately for any changes in patient condition.
- Acts in the patient sitter role when needed.
- Monitors inventory, orders supplies and equipment and procures all items as needed using established channels.
- Performs A/D/T functions and patient charge entries.
- Initiates, and maintains patients medical record in accordance with established policies.
- Identifies the needs of the patient population served and with the professional nurse modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e.: age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired).
- Communicates with patients and primary caregivers at their level of understanding14. Adheres to the standards in the Medical Centers Organizational Competencies and Code of Conduct.
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
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Patient Care Associate - Hackensack, United States - Hackensack Meridian Health
Description
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Patient Care Associate provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN professional to all assigned patients and maintains a safe patient area. This role also supplies clerical support for this patient population. He/She assumes responsibility and accountability for patient care as a team member in order to achieve established outcomes.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Patient Care Associate at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Job ID
Department High Risk Antepartum
Site Hackensack University Med Cntr
Job Location US-NJ-Hackensack
Position Type Part-time with Benefits
Standard Hours Per Week 20
Shift Day
Shift Hours 7:00am-3:30pm
Weekend Work Every Other Weekend
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work Two of 6
