Patient Care Associate - Med/Surg

Waterbury Hospital; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterbury Hospital is seeking a certified nursing assistant to provide general patient care under the guidance of registered nurses. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, and providing nutritional support as needed.

The role requires CPR certification, a CNA credential, and strong communication skills. You will work in a collaborative team, maintain patient confidentiality, and participate in safety and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use internet programs.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with health care team.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to work in a time oriented environment with exposure to patient care tasks.
• May be exposed to environmental hazards.
• Must meet care needs of patient populations served.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN by performing selected tasks to obtain and report information for assessment and planning.
• Perform selected patient-related activities and diagnostic tests to aid safe delivery of care.
• Communicate effectively with team to provide quality service.
• Follow organization and department safety procedures.
• Order and manage supplies within budget; ensure cost-effective use of resources.
• Participate in staff meetings and competencies; support quality improvement processes.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

CPR certified

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program

Job description

Scope Of Position

Provide general patient care following standardized procedures that do not require state licensure for assigned unit, under the direction of an RN, according to the assigned patient population. Primary patient procedures may include ADL's, nutritional support, vital signs and phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an RN, perform selected tasks and activities to obtain and report information to assist the nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient needs, treatment and response to treatment.
• Under the direction of an RN, perform selected patient related activities, diagnostic testing and therapeutic treatments which contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care.
• Utilize initiative to respond to patient needs, effectively communicating with other team members to provide excellent quality service.
• Responsible for following all organization and department precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others.
• Order and maintain supplies/equipment within budge parameters. Ensure cost-effective utilization of resources within own control.
• Participate in staff meetings, attends in-services and maintains general/unit/department specific competencies.
• Support and participates in QI process.
• Perform related duties as requires.

Requirements

• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• CPR certified.
• Ability to reach and write English with a command of verbal English.
• Ability to work well and collaboratively with other members of health care team.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to operate (or learn) a computer.
• Ability to work in a time oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements i.e., blood borne pathogens, physical requirements include lifting and pulling of patients, pushing of stretchers, standing and walking.
• May be exposed to environmental hazards such as anesthetic gases or elements.
• Ability to meet the care needs of the patient populations served.
• Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures.
• Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program required.
• Successful completion of a formal training program to include direct patient care activities and technical procedures such as: 02 Saturation, EKG testing, Phlebotomy and finger stick testing.

THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION COVERS THE MOST SIGNIFICNT DUTIES PERFORMED BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED, THE INCLUSION OF WHICH WOULD BE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE FACTOR DEGREES ASSIGNED TO THIS JOB.