Patient Care Assistant - CVU - Full Time Nights

Trinity Health • Elsmere, DE

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About The Position

As a Patient Care Assistant, you will provide hygiene and comfort measures and selected nursing procedures under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).The Patient Care Assistant must also demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. These responsibilities include bathing, grooming and feeding patients.

Requirements

• A high school graduate or equivalent is required.
• Patient care experience including taking vital signs is required.
• Nursing students, who have completed at least one clinical rotation are encouraged to apply.
• BLS certification is required or able to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Certified Nursing Assistant training or current experience as a CNA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patient needs and reports to RN.
• Carries out delegated, appropriate nursing actions for each patient.
• Delivers nursing care that demonstrates both knowledge of facts and sound judgment.
• Reports observed physical and emotional reactions to holistic plan of care.
• Completes all charts/forms accurately and timely, (example: Vital Signs, weights, Intake and Output’s along with documentation on Flow Sheet).
• Reinforces patient teaching and instructions that have been given by the RN.
• Receives report and continuously communicates with the RN throughout the shift.
• Seeks knowledge in relation to patient’s condition, disease entity or treatment and reflects this is patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED