Hospital Patient Care Assistant: Wound Care & EKG Tasks

Riverside Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking a patient care associate to support RN staff in routine patient care and data collection. You will assist with basic treatments, vital signs, EKGs, wound care, and phlebotomy as competency allows.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EMR, maintaining a safe environment, and helping with admits, discharges, or transfers under supervision. A high school diploma and CPR/BLS are required, with CNA or equivalent credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required/preferred.
• Experience in health care settings preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient data into EMR and maintain accurate records.
• Follow care plans and perform treatments under RN supervision.
• Complete documentation per RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure availability of equipment, supplies and maintain clean patient areas.
• Assist with admitting, discharge or transfer under charge nurse guidance.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Wound care

Phlebotomy

Patient care procedures

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Riverside Health System is seeking a patient care associate to support RN staff in routine patient care and data collection. You will assist with basic treatments, vital signs, EKGs, wound care, and phlebotomy as competency allows.

Responsibilities include documenting in the EMR, maintaining a safe environment, and helping with admits, discharges, or transfers under supervision. A high school diploma and CPR/BLS are required, with CNA or equivalent credentials preferred.