Patient Care Associate - Full Time, Days - PACU
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 Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, phlebotomy, enteral feeding administration, wound care, IV removal, Foley catheter removal, tracheostomy care, suctioning, data entry
Preferred skills
CNA/CPTC certification, BLS certification
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Responsibilities
Record vital signs and enter data into the electronic medical record; Assist patients with daily needs (meals, bathing, toileting, mobility, transportation); Perform phlebotomy and collect blood cultures; Administer enteral feedings; Provide wound care; Remove IVs and Foley catheters; Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning