Patient Care Assistant- Part Time-Days, 4NE
Patient Care Assistant, Part Time, Days, Cardiac
OBJECTIVE: Provides quality patient care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Preferred: Internet email software, Microsoft Office 2002 Preferred: Nurse Aide Certification Required, CPR Certification, Graduate from NA training program, MA program, or nursing student or equivalent
RESPONSIBILITIES Assists patients with ADL’s based on direction from RN and needs of the patient. Accurately takes and records vital signs, I&O’s, ADL’s as directed by the RN and based on unit standards. Accurately Performs and documents point of care testing per department standard and yearly credentialing. Promptly answers call bells to determine patient’s needs, relays information as needed to RN. Follow up with patient to assure request has been met. Promotes fall prevention by utilizing fall prevention strategies, equipment and assisting patients to walk as needed. Promotes skin integrity.