The incumbent provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Job Summary
The incumbent provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Essential duties include performing activities of daily living, collecting specimens, conducting phlebotomy, and documenting all treatments in the electronic medical record.
The role requires adherence to strict hospital policies, including medical asepsis, HIPAA compliance, and maintaining patient dignity and privacy.
Matching Summary
The incumbent provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Direct patient care provision
Vital signs monitoring
Phlebotomy skills
Straight catheterization technique
12 lead EKG testing
Electronic medical record documentation
Patient safety protocols
Nice-to-have
Early mobility ambulation experience
Precepting newly hired staff
Efficient time management
Bedside shift report participation
Purposeful hourly rounding
Key Requirements
Minimum High School or GED diploma
1 year experience as PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, or Military Corpsman
Current CPR certification from American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting clearance
Proficiency in phlebotomy and straight catheterization