Patient Care Associate / 40hr Days/eves- Tanger 4 West
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Job Description - Patient Care Associate / 40hr Days/eves- Tanger 4 West (3301545)Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment.Essential FunctionsAssists with meeting direct patient care needsConsistently fosters a healing environment with respect and kindness demonstrating respect for all individuals with sensitivity to cultural diversityContributes to the plan of care through ongoing communication with the RNAssists with patient data and specimen collectionAssists with equipment preparation and set upSupports a Culture of Safety by providing a safe and comfortable patient/family experience where risks are reduced and/or eliminated.Completes hourly patient care rounds, anticipating patient needs proactivelyMaintains patient and family privacy and confidentialityResponds to patient and family requests, including answering patient call lights in a timely mannerSeeks registered nurse assistance to meet patient/family needs when necessary.Communicates in a respectful manner with all members of the interdisciplinary teamMonitors patient and environment for safety concerns and immediately reports changes to RN/licensed nurseMaintains a safe and clean patient care environmentFollows Infection Prevention PracticesDocuments aspects of care on approved forms or electronic medical recordParticipates as a member of the Interdisciplinary team to meet patient/family and unit/department needsProactively provides assistance to othersPerforms delegated responsibilities and demonstrates willingness to adapt to changing unit demandsProvides care appropriate to age group of patients on assigned unit(s) as described in the relevant unit profilesCompletes annual required trainingUpdates knowledge through periodic in-servicesOther duties as assignedDirect Patient Care:Assists with activities of daily living (i.e. personal hygiene/grooming, bathing/showering, toileting, dressing, and functionality/mobility)Sets up food trays and assist patients with meals as indicatedPerforms preventative skin careAssists patients with positioning, turning, mobilization, ambulation, passive and active range of motion per plan of careAdheres to standard precautionsAssists with admission/discharge processOrients patients and families/visitors to surroundingsChecks patients for ID bands, and notifies nurse if replacement is neededPatient Data and Specimen Collection:Utilizes 2 patient identifiers for proper patient identification prior to all specimen collectionsObtains and records vital signs, pulse oximetry and non-invasive B/P and immediately reports changes to RN/licensed nursePerforms blood glucose testingEquipment:Retrieves equipment from other areasCleans equipment between patient useFollows equipment management protocols on assigned unit for patient useDocumentation on Approved Forms and in Medical Record:Records intake of fluids and foodRecords height and weightRecords output of urine, stool, vomitus, and drain outputRecords vital signs, pulse oximetry and noninvasive BPsRecords blood glucose resultsJob Knowledge and Skills:Successful completion of the literacy exam with a score of 80% or better (PCA Training Program candidates only)CPR training requiredKnowledge of English language sufficient to read, speak, and write accuratelyKnowledge of simple arithmeticAbility to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self, according to Safe Patient Handling GuidelinesAbility to master basic computer skillsExcellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, visitors and hospital personnelEducation:High school graduate or equivalentExperience:Six months experience as a Nursing Assistant or is a Nursing Student currently enrolled in a formal program who has successfully completed at least one clinical rotation or is currently enrolled in, and successfully completes, the NWH Patient Care Associate Training ProgramLicenses, Certifications and/or Registrations (if applicable):Certification as a Nursing Assistant preferredPrimary LocationMA-Newton-NWH Main CampusWork LocationsNWH Main Campus2014 Washington StreetNewton 02462JobNursing Assistant/Patient Care AssociateOrganizationNewton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)ScheduleFull-timeStandard Hours 40ShiftDay JobPosted Shift Description 40 hours/week 7a-730p x2/week + 7a-330p x2/wk. Every other weekend and rotating holidays.Employee StatusRegular#J-18808-Ljbffr