Patient Care Associate - Med Surg 5W
Core
Assists in the individualized care of patients to achieve the highest level of wellness under the direction of RN or LPN.
Role type
Patient Care Associate / Patient Care Technician
Builds
Patient care support in a Medical-Surgical unit
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, phlebotomy, wound care, IV removal, tracheostomy care, enteral feeding administration
Preferred skills
CNA/CPTC certification, BLS certification
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Record vital signs and enter data into the electronic medical record, Assist patients with daily needs (meals, bathing, toileting, mobility), Perform phlebotomy and collect blood cultures, Administer enteral feedings, Provide wound care, Remove IVs and Foley catheters, Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning