Patient Care Associate-PCA-Cardiac Telemetry- Full Time/Nights (36 hrs/wk)
Core
Assists in the individualized care of patients to achieve their highest level of wellness under the direction of RNs or LPNs.
Role type
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
Builds
Patient care support for cardiac telemetry unit patients
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiac Telemetry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, mobility assistance, clerical support, physical lifting (50 lbs), standing and walking for extended periods
Preferred skills
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, Phlebotomy, wound care, IV and Foley catheter removal, trach care and suctioning
Responsibilities
Take and document vital signs in electronic medical records; Assist patients with meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, and transport; Provide clerical support as needed
Seniority
Entry-level, trained on-site