Department: 6 Floor Oncology
Daily Work Times:  7p to 7:30a
Shift: Night
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: Casual

Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse the Patient Care Associate assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of a RN.  

 

Primary Responsibilities:

Communicate with RN throughout day to accomplish any additional orders & tasks written during your shift.  Communicates to the RN all pertinent observations concerning the patient's physical and emotional status. Intake and output throughout shift. (i.e. urine drainage device, colostomy, ileostomy, ensure hat/urinal is available for those who void, document incontinence, meal intake and oral intake.) Report any abnormal findings to nurse i.e. emesis, low urine output, no bowel movement.  Obtains and documents vital signs.  Documents nursing care given properly to patients.

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent.Six months experience with direct patient care in an acute care or skilled nursing facility OR completion of an accredited certified nursing assistant program OR completion of one semester of clinical at an accredited associate or bachelor degree nursing program. Required to maintain current BCLS certification

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information Schedule: Per Diem Requisition ID: 25000599 Daily Work Times: 7:00pm - 7:30am Hours Per Pay Period: 12 On Call: No Weekends: Yes