Patient Care Associate I - Orthopedics Unit

Heritage Valley Health System
Sewickley, PA , US
Full-time
Part-time

Sign On / Retention Bonus Eligible* $3,000

Department : Orthopedics Unit

Work Hours : Full-time. Days & Evenings 8 & 12 hour shifts, every other weekend, holidays as required.

Provides direct patient care appropriate to age, culture, and developmental needs under the direction of the Professional Nurse.

Works closely with patients to provide physical assistance with daily living tasks, such as dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting, vital signs, catheter care, answering call lights, assisting with ambulation, turning, and ensuring patient safety.

Technical skills may include obtaining 12 lead EKG, setting up respiratory equipment, glucometer monitoring, bladder catheterization and transcribing orders, when indicated.

Qualifications :

Required : High school graduate or equivalent. Excellent bedside manner and customer service & computer skills.

Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

Preferred :

Successful completion of a nursing assistant program (with proof of completion)

Nursing student after successful completion of their first quarter / semester of nursing school

Previous nursing assistant experience, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

BCLS

30+ days ago
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