The CCU Patient Care Specialist provides essential care to patients in the Critical Care Unit under the supervision of a registered nurse
Job Summary
The CCU Patient Care Specialist provides essential care to patients in the Critical Care Unit under the supervision of a registered nurse.
This role involves performing sterile and non-sterile specimen collection including phlebotomy and straight catheterizations after competency validation.
Candidates must hold a High School diploma and complete a formal Nurse Aide course or be enrolled in an ADN/BSN program.
Matching Summary
The CCU Patient Care Specialist provides essential care to patients in the Critical Care Unit under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Nurse Aide course completion or enrollment
Phlebotomy and catheterization skills
Electronic medical record documentation
Basic Life Support certification
Critical care patient assistance
Nice-to-have
Previous nursing assistant experience
Prior blood drawing experience
Medical terminology proficiency
Flexible schedule availability
Team collaboration skills
Key Requirements
High school diploma required
Nurse Aide training certificate or current enrollment
Active BLS certification mandatory
State of Iowa Nurse Aide Registry listing preferred