Patient Care Associate, Med/Surg Pulmonary Unit

Baptist Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support nursing on Med/Surg-Pulmonary 7B. You will assist with basic patient care, monitoring, hygiene, and help ensure care is completed on the unit.

This role requires a high school diploma, willingness to complete 12 college credits for advancement, and flexibility to float to other units. Epic charting and effective communication with patients and staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions.
• Basic addition and subtraction skills.
• Verbal skills to relate to patients, visitors, staff, and physicians.
• Ability to utilize Epic to chart and monitor tasks to be completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care and monitoring.
• Help with hygiene and comfort of patients.
• Chart and monitor tasks using Epic.
• Collaborate with nursing team to meet patient needs.

Skills

Reading

Written comms

Interpersonal

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

12 college credit hours

Tools

Epic

Job description

Baptist Health in Little Rock, AR is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support nursing on Med/Surg-Pulmonary 7B. You will assist with basic patient care, monitoring, hygiene, and help ensure care is completed on the unit.

This role requires a high school diploma, willingness to complete 12 college credits for advancement, and flexibility to float to other units. Epic charting and effective communication with patients and staff are essential.