Patient Care Associate- CO-OP

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

1.    Assists the Nurse Practitioner in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care is delivered appropriate to the developmental level of the patient population.
2.    Collects, records, or communicates pertinent clinical data to the supervising nurse.
3.    Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital.
4.    Assists in patient teaching.
5.    Communicates any changes in patient status immediately to supervising nurse.
6.    Documents routine parameters of care per standard and records name and title. Performs and documents patient admission, transfer, and discharge tasks as requested by nurse.  Maintains patient/ family confidentiality at all times.
7.    Responds to patient/ family requests promptly, seeking assistance as needed.
8.    Performs and remains competent in skills.
9.    Acts as a constant observer when requested.
 

Decision Making: 

Makes decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation.  May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.

Problem Solving: 

Addresses problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents

Independence of Action:

Follows precedents and procedures to perform tasks.  May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines.  Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations.  Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager .

Patient Contact: 

Regular, day-to-day contact; both face-to-face and hands-on (having close contact within three feet for at least five minutes).  Examples: physicians, clinical nurses, phlebotomist, medical assistants, PFT tech, and x-ray tech.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Has no supervisory responsibilities

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

0-1 years