This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination, performing basic nursing procedures for patients in stable condition
Job Summary
This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination, performing basic nursing procedures for patients in stable condition.
The incumbent is expected to assist the RN in the care of acutely ill patients, practice medical asepsis, respect patient dignity and privacy, and maintain objectivity.
Responsibilities include performing daily living activities, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, EKG testing, and documenting patient care in the electronic medical record.
Matching Summary
This job provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination, performing basic nursing procedures for patients in stable condition.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct patient care
Basic nursing procedures
Medical asepsis
Patient environment upkeep
Electronic medical record documentation
Patient admissions, discharges, transfers
Nice-to-have
Quality initiatives participation
Bedside shift report
Purposeful hourly rounding
Precepting newly hired PCTs
Key Requirements
Minimum High School/GED
1 year experience as PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, or Military equivalent
Enrolled in ADN or BSN program
Basic computer skills
Proficient in Phlebotomy and straight catherization