Patient Care Associate Per Diem EveningsReq #:0000144763

Category:Nurses Aide

Status:Per Diem

Shift:Evening

Facility:Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department:Emergency Department

Location:

WILLIAMSON STREET, 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

• JOB SUMMARY

• PCA's perform a variety of routine and advanced patient care tasks under the direction of nursing staff to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients,

They perform a variety of clerical and technical tasks as assigned,

Participate in patient care interventions and personal care procedures for patients,

Perform approved dressings and wound care ;participate in nutritional activities; assist with personal hygiene; assist with ambulation; assist with bowel and bladder elimination; provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients

• Educational Skills Required (Degree(s), Certification(s), License, etc.)

• Completion of related technical education course, on-the-job training or completion of Fundamentals in Nursing course. An ability to perform all competencies is required for employment in this position. Phlebotomy and CPR certified within 6 months of employment in the emergency dept.

• Work Experience RequiredOne year of nursing assistant experience is preferred

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer