Patient Care Associate-FT Nights - Neuro Surgical
Company: Mercy
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Position: Patient Care Associate Department: Neuro Surg, Mercy
ST. Louis Shift: 36 hours/week - Full Time, Nights We're a Little
Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry
through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy,
we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique
individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills
and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern
Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."
Overview: Under the direction of the RN or LPN, assists in the
individualized care of the patient to achieve the patients highest
level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a
team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated
clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to
providing care to the patient. Job Description:Primary
Responsibilities:- Performs daily hygiene measures.- Performs
routine daily activities: ambulation, ensures dietary needs are met
(ex. intake documentation, feeding assistance), turns and positions
patients, observes for skin breakdown and utilize appropriate
supplies to perform daily care.- Maintains Electronic Medical
Record (EMR): Gathers and records patient data (ex. vital signs)
and documents in EMR. Files reports accurately and timely -
prepares charts for admission/discharge/transfers.- May perform
point of care testing or specimen collection as determined by unit
(ex. glucose monitoring).- Observes changes or unusual occurrences
in patient condition and reports them immediately to the
appropriate personnel. Communicates with other members of the
healthcare team to optimize the care of the patient.- Participates
in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients and their
belongings.- Demonstrates appropriate stewardship of resources,
charge reconciliation process and document charges accordingly.-
Utilizes good clinical judgement and effective time management
skills.- Demonstrates flexibility regarding workload, assignments
and accepts delegation of tasks while operating within scope of
practice.- Maintain compliance with certifications and eLearning
assignments.- Performs clerical duties as needed (i.e., answers
phones, monitors lights).- Other duties as assigned.Safety/Risk
Management:- Follows Mercy policy and procedures related to safety,
confidentiality, and patient rights/regulations.- Demonstrates
knowledge of and practices sound infection prevention techniques.-
Assesses safety needs and provides for a safe environment: ex: Fall
Precautions; Restraint Management; Patient Identification;
Unit/Departmental Specific Policies; Safe Patient Handling-
Participates in Quality Improvement activities that ensure and
enhance quality of patient care.Technology:- Utilizes unit specific
technology to perform daily tasks and maintain appropriate
communications (ex: computer, pagers, zone phones, Rover, etc.).
Qualifications:
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