Patient Care Associate (HS)

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Job Title:

Patient Care Associate (HS)

Department:

East | Intensive Care Unit

55% of time Collaborates with the RN-PCC and other members of the patient care team to provide patient care and to document observations and the provision of patient care. 
•    Provides basic nursing care such as vital signs, weights, intake and output, patient nourishment, patient hygiene, patient comfort measures, patient safety, and collection of specimens in accordance with hospital and Infection Control policies.
•    Completes and reports back on assignments delegated by the RN-PCC.
•    Observes and reports signs and symptoms or changes in patient condition, as well as other factors pertinent to the patient’s condition and prescribed therapies, to the RN-PCC. 
•    Demonstrates compassion and sensitivity to patients, families, visitors and other staff. Is courteous to others and promotes mutual respect.
•    Provides interventions to facilitate patient comfort such as positioning, alignment, and turning.
•    Assist patients with mobility activities such as ambulation, transfers, and use of assistive devices.
•    Assists patients with elimination, provides foley and ostomy care. 
•    Documents care given in accordance with Nursing Policies.
•    Demonstrates understanding of job responsibilities and uses appropriate knowledge and skills to effectively complete work. 
•    Demonstrates knowledge of Orthopaedic specific protocols.
•    Anticipates needs of customers and assumes responsibility for solving customer problems when appropriate.
•    Maintains a neat and orderly environment, including nursing station, patient rooms, and unit storage areas. 
•    Demonstrates cost-effective use of supplies and time (both own and others); systemically organizes and prioritizes work.

35% of time Participates with patient care team in specialized patient care activities
•    Works effectively as a team member and maintains a positive relationship and open communication with other team members and departments within the hospital
•    Assists with basic pulmonary care
•    Assists with application, removal, and care of splints
•    Works with team to deliver appropriate patient care during emergency situations including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, assisting with Code Blue and Life safety readiness, and retrieving necessary supplies.
•    Assists with the provision of simple physical and occupational therapy treatments as assessed by the therapist and directed by a licensed care provider to include: simple range of motion, bed exercises, simple gait training, use of assistive devices, use of alternative communication methods, reinforcement of restoration of activities of daily living (ADL’s).
•    Demonstrates ability to use medical equipment (Accucheck machine, Plexi-Pulse Foot Pumps, etc…) to complete job responsibilities.
•    Performs materials management/supply management functions, such as stocking supplies in patient rooms and ordering patient/unit supplies, as needed.

5% of time Manages/participates with team in quality assessment and improvement activities
•    Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and organizational processes.
•    Contributes to performance improvement of the Hospital, the unit and the patient care team.
•    Demonstrates a commitment to providing the highest quality of service to all customers.
Quality measures include:
    Patient satisfaction
    Evaluation of patient outcomes
Unit productivity
Cost data

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