Patient Care Associate - Med Surg 5E
Core
Assists registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in providing individualized care to adult medical patients with diverse diagnoses.
Role type
Patient Care Associate / Patient Care Technician
Builds
Patient wellness and daily care activities
Domain
Healthcare / Medical-Surgical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, phlebotomy, enteral feeding administration, wound care, IV removal, tracheostomy care, suctioning, data entry
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 including meals, bathing, toileting, and mobility; Perform phlebotomy and collect blood cultures; Administer enteral feedings; Provide wound care; Remove IVs and Foley catheters; Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning