Patient Care Assistant II- Emergency Department

Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. Performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, feeding patients, etc. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required. Ensure that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change. Performs specimen collection and documents all appropriate information. Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy. Documents patient information, such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results. Assist patients with food tray setup and eating if necessary. Communicate with nursing staff in an effective and timely manner around issues related to patient care and patient condition. Receive and direct Medical Staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.