Sr Patient Care Associate/S-4N4S

Under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse, assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and performs a variety of procedures, exams and tests. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment, and promotes improved customer relations.

Job Responsibility

• * Functions as a key member of the nursing care team participating in the implementation of the patient's plan of care.
• * Promotes improved customer relations with patients and their families.Makes recommendations for improved patient care and the promotion and maintenance of a safe, cost-effective health-care environment.
• * Assists the nurse in providing for all ADL (activities of daily living) needs of patients.Communicates and documents patient status.
• * Assists the nurse and other health team members by performing a variety of procedures, exams, tests, treatments and clerical duties as required by the unit.Communicates and documents all pertinent data.
• * Maintains non-patient and patient care units in a neat and orderly condition; strips patient units upon discharge and prepares rooms for new admissions; maintains necessary stock on all procedure and supply carts; and ensures that all equipment is clean and in its appropriate place.
• * Transports/accompanies patients to various departments, as directed; performs post-mortem care and transports body to morgue.
• * Utilizes proper isolation techniques and established safety, waste disposal and infection control procedures at all times.Follows Medical Center's policies and procedures supporting quality assurance efforts in-patient care services.
• * Participates in various continuing education programs, surveys, and attends staff meetings, as directed.
• * Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed.
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Heart Saver Certification, preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in at least one of the following; EKG testing or venipuncture procedure, preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions. Demonstrated competency in basic mathematics
• Ability to operate all medical equipment necessary to perform job duties.
• Ability to lift, turn, position, move and restrain patients as required.