PCA Cardiovas SS KAL

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System is seeking a patient care support role in Kalamazoo, MI. Under supervision, you will assist with direct patient care, stock supplies, and locate shared equipment to ensure timely and quality patient care.

Responsibilities include completing orientation, collaborating with the care team, recording patient information, reporting changes to the nurse, and maintaining supplies to support ongoing treatment.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff.
• Computer skills to enter and retrieve patient information.
• Willingness to complete orientation/training programs for the position.

Responsibilities

• Complete orientation/training programs and competency demonstrations.
• Work effectively as a team to deliver patient care and promote a positive environment.
• Utilize computer systems to document and retrieve patient information.
• Assist with therapeutic procedures and patient care activities.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to a Registered Nurse.
• Ensure patient pain is communicated to the licensed nurse.
• Inventory, order, stock, and locate equipment and supplies for patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, may be assigned a variety of duties designed to assist with the direct care of the patient. This may include ordering and stocking unit supplies of all types needed for patient care and locating shared equipment within the hospital. Timely and efficient completion of these tasks is required for quality patient care. Interpersonal skills are necessary to communicate effectively and relate politely to patients, visitors and fellow staff members. Adheres to Borgess Medical Center mission, vision and values.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to successfully complete orientation/training programs for the position as evidenced by completion of competencies.
• Must be able to work effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and promote collaboration and a positive work environment.
• Must have computer skills to be able to enter and retrieve patient information.
• Performs and assists with therapeutic and procedures.
• Observes and records pertinent information, consults with and reports significant reactions and changes in patient condition to the appropriate Registered Nurse.
• Responsible for ensuring that the patient's pain is reported to the Licensed Nurse.
• Inventory, Order, stock and locate various equipment and supplies needed for patient care.
• The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required. AND A minimum of six (6) months experience with direct patient care preferred.