Patient Care Associate: Nursing Support & Basic Care

Baptist Health Arkansas; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support nursing on the unit, assisting with basic patient care, monitoring, and hygiene to help ensure care is complete.

The role requires a High School diploma, the equivalent, and completion of 12 college credits to advance. You may be asked to float to other units to meet patient needs. Epic charting skills are valued, with strong communication and the ability to follow instructions.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Must complete 12 college credits to advance.
• May float to other units/ departments when needed.
• Ability to read, write, understand and follow instructions; basic math.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care, monitoring, and hygiene.
• Support nursing team across the unit and hospital.
• Utilize Epic to chart and monitor tasks.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Epic literacy

Basic math

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

College credit 12 hours

Tools

Epic

Job description

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support nursing on the unit, assisting with basic patient care, monitoring, and hygiene to help ensure care is complete.

The role requires a High School diploma, the equivalent, and completion of 12 college credits to advance. You may be asked to float to other units to meet patient needs. Epic charting skills are valued, with strong communication and the ability to follow instructions.