Under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and in keeping with program specific standards, provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients, and assists members of the health care team. As an integral member of the patient care team, serves both internal and external customers including patients, nurses, physicians, and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services.

Major Responsibilities:

• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and pulse oximetry). Measures and records patients’ height and weight.
• Performs EKG’s, phlebotomy, performs Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning according to hospital standards. Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for transport to lab.
• Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patient/s. Examples, but not limited to changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status.
• Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals, and nourishment.
• Assists in moving, lifting, positioning, and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Minimum of a high school education or GED.
• Current CNA or EMT license or Certified Medical Assistant is preferred, and one of the following qualifications is REQUIRED:
  1. Prior clinical experience or acute care training, or
  2. Nursing student who has completed at least one clinical rotation, or
  3. One year of experience as a PCA I – Inpatient and has completed all unit-based competency requirements.
• Current Basic Life Support or Heart Saver certification.
• Current unrestricted Driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Associates degree.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
• Must utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.
• Proven interpersonal skills to provide respectful, culturally, and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, and others.
• Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations and requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.
• Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ needs by acting as a source of information and approaches all interactions with the intention of building positive rapport and relationships.

Preferred:

• Knowledge/experience in related hospital equipment/supplies, purchasing, or materials management.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.