Patient Care Attendant

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Performs A Variety Of Duties To Ensure The Surgery Center Is Clean And The Proper Materials, Equipment And Uniforms Are Available. Performs Tasks Necessary For The Timely Turnover Of Rooms Between Surgical Procedures And Patients. Under The Delegation And Supervision Of An Rn, Provides Clinical Support With Basic Nursing Care And Patient Monitoring For The General Welfare And Safety Of All Patients.

Provides Any Supportive Duties That May Be Necessary For The Efficient, Effective, Productive Provision Of Patient Care And Department Flow.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs Selected Procedures As Designated By Licensed Nurse.
• 2. Assists With Basic Patient Care Under The Supervision Of The Licensed Nurse.
• 3. Takes And Records Vital Signs, Sao2, Blood Pressure And Weight. Performs Surgical Preps.
• 4. Maintains Clean And Orderly Patient Care, Storage Pantry And Utility Areas. Sets Up Equipment In Rooms To Prepare For Admissions.
• 5. Orients Patient To Unit And Secures Patient Valuables. Responds To Call Lights Promptly And Provides Necessary Assistance.
• 6. Monitors And Communicates Changes In Patient Condition, Leakage Of Iv Solutions And Other Problems With Treatments/Devices.
• 7. Keeps Rn Informed Of Status Of Work And Availability For Additional Assignments.
• 8. Responds To Staff Requests For Equipment And/Or Materials In A Timely Manner.
• 9. Provides Assistance With Positioning And Lifting Patients.
• 10. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 11. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Asc.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION
• High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent (equivalent may be defined as a student nurse)
• EXPERIENCE
• Minimum Of One Year Medical/Surgical Or Equivalent Experience.
• LICENSURE
• Nurse Aide Certification Or Equivalent Required (Equivalent May Be Defined As A Student Nurse)
• BLS certification required
• SPECIAL SKILLS
• N/A YNHHS Requisition ID
• 197821

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs Selected Procedures As Designated By Licensed Nurse.
• 2. Assists With Basic Patient Care Under The Supervision Of The Licensed Nurse.
• 3. Takes And Records Vital Signs, Sao2, Blood Pressure And Weight. Performs Surgical Preps.
• 4. Maintains Clean And Orderly Patient Care, Storage Pantry And Utility Areas. Sets Up Equipment In Rooms To Prepare For Admissions.
• 5. Orients Patient To Unit And Secures Patient Valuables. Responds To Call Lights Promptly And Provides Necessary Assistance.
• 6. Monitors And Communicates Changes In Patient Condition, Leakage Of Iv Solutions And Other Problems With Treatments/Devices.
• 7. Keeps Rn Informed Of Status Of Work And Availability For Additional Assignments.
• 8. Responds To Staff Requests For Equipment And/Or Materials In A Timely Manner.
• 9. Provides Assistance With Positioning And Lifting Patients.
• 10. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 11. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Asc.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION
• High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent (equivalent may be defined as a student nurse)
• EXPERIENCE
• Minimum Of One Year Medical/Surgical Or Equivalent Experience.
• LICENSURE
• Nurse Aide Certification Or Equivalent Required (Equivalent May Be Defined As A Student Nurse)
• BLS certification required
• SPECIAL SKILLS
• N/A