Relief - Patient Care Assistant
Company: Conemaugh Miners Medical Center
Location: Hastings
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is seeking a Relief - Patient
Care Assistant in Hastings, PA. The Patient Care Assistant will be
working under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Nursing
Supervisor, Registered Nurse, and in collaboration with other
members of the Patient Care Team. The Patient Care Assistant will
assist with the direct day to day care of patients and families.
Performs a variety of non-patient care duties. Responsible for
providing and maintaining positive interactions with every
patient/family/visitor encountered. Provides populations specific
care to meet the developmental needs of those patients served.
Who We Are:People are our passion and purpose. -Come work where you
are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Conemaugh
Miners Medical Center is a 25-bed facility featuring a 24/7 Level
IV Trauma Emergency Department with chest pain accreditation,
offering sophisticated emergency care close to home. We pride
ourselves in providing high-quality, comprehensive outpatient,
imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services to all patients
throughout the entire course of their lives.Where We Are:Cambria
County is an ideal place to live, work and play and ranked as the
number one most livable area in Pennsylvania by Money Magazine. We
are known for our small-town atmosphere but abundant in things to
do and see. Here you will find numerous historic attractions,
shops, restaurants, and some of the most beautiful forestland
around. -Why Choose Us:Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K
Benefits for full-time employeesCompetitive Paid Time Off /
Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employeesEmployee
Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness
assistanceTuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified
applicantsAnd much more---Essential Functions:
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse:
Participates in Patient Care Team's delivery of personalized,
efficient care with respect for patient's spiritual and cultural
differences.
Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in
delivery of patient care.
Orients patients/families to rooms and call bell systems.
Obtains initial vital signs, height and weight upon
entry/admission.
Records daily I & O, vital signs and food intake into EMR.
Transports patients via appropriate means in a safe, dignified
manner.
Adheres to patient activity restrictions.
Establishes positive relationships with patients/families and
reports concerns accurately and concisely to appropriate care team
member.
Maintains positive interactions with staff on other nursing units
and diagnostic testing areas.
Assists members of the health care team with specific tasks that
support patient care services.
Screens the patients for pain and promptly reports the complaint of
pain to the nurse.
Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital and employee
related information
Assists the nurse in providing patient treatments and diagnostic
procedures as directed.
Participates in Performance Improvement activities as directed.
Actively participates in Patient Satisfaction initiatives.
Prepares, maintains, applies and removes cardiac monitoring
leads.
Replaces electrodes/leads/monitor batteries, as needed.
Completes ECG in a timely manner.
Prepares and cleans equipment after patient use.
Retrieves and returns equipment/appliances as needed.
Adheres to policies/procedures.
Performs the 5 moments of hand hygiene.
Attends six (6) staff meetings per year.
Reads all staff meeting minutes.
Completes required yearly education including annual 1:1 education
(SECURE training).
Maintains CPR certification.
Commits to Common Ground Code of Conduct.
Qualifications:
Education:
Required: High School Diploma or GED, graduate of a Nursing
Assistant Program OR experience as a direct care provider.
Preferred: N/A.
Experience:
Required: N/A.
Preferred: One-year acute care experience.
Certification/Licensure/Registration:
Required: Basic Life Support or acquire within introductory
period.
Preferred: N/A. -Schedule Requirements:Flexibility to let the
manager know what days you want to work. -Must work 2 shifts per
pay minimum, at times, it can be up to full-time hours if the
manager needs you, and you agree. -Not required to work weekends
and/or holidays.Skills and Abilities:
Skilled at understanding and applying patient age specific
needs.
Skilled at demonstrating and implementing all core and job specific
competencies/behaviors.
Ability to apply technical skills and demonstrates appropriate
interpersonal skills.EEOC Statement:Conemaugh Miners Medical Center
is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all
applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws
prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for
employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national
origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual
orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by
applicable federal, state or local law.Equal opportunity and
affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in
candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected
Veteran
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