Patient Care Associate/Technician- Float Pool
Core
Assists in individualized patient care to achieve the highest level of wellness under the direction of RN or LPN.
Role type
Patient Care Associate/Technician (Float Pool)
Builds
Patient care support and clinical procedures
Domain
Healthcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, meal assistance, bathing, toileting, ambulation, transport, clerical support, phlebotomy, blood cultures, enteral feeding, wound care, IV/Foley removal, trach care, suctioning
Preferred skills
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Technologies
Electronic medical records system
Responsibilities
Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system; Assist with patient care needs including meals, bathing, toileting, ambulation, patient mobility, and transport; Perform designated clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, enteral feeding, wound care, IV/Foley removal, and trach care/suctioning; Perform clerical support duties as needed.
Seniority
Entry-level, training provided