Patient Care Associate, Delivery Room

About the Role

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors patient status and response; reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms/areas stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Assists with transporting patients, as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six (6) months of hire date.
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross

Qualifications

• No Degree or any other education earned (Required).
• Three (3) months of patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care or certification of completion from a formal training program required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Organization Skills, Patient and Family Centered Care, Patient Safety - Ancillary/Support, Problem Solving, Responding to Change, Standards of Behavior.

Shift

• Nights

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

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