About the Role
The successful candidate assists the professional nurse in the care of patients and families by completing assigned patient care tasks, providing competent, safe, and compassionate care, and supporting the unit in the maintenance and safety of supplies, equipment, and the environment.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates respect for patient confidentiality, privacy, dignity, and rights.
- Demonstrates accountability for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.
- Assists in the collection of data for the units Quality and Performance Improvement Program.
- Assists the nurse in the review and corrective action plans regarding patient/family response, and satisfaction.
- Recognizes own limitations and requests assistance when needed.
- Discusses educational concerns and goals with the Nurse Manager or appropriate leadership.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- Graduate of a PCT program with at least 6 months hospital experience OR CNA graduate plus course completion in EKG & Phlebotomy and PCT certification eligible with at least 6 months hospital experience, OR PCT Certification through National Healthcareer Association (NHA) with at least 6 months hospital experience.
- BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification (Issued by the American Heart Association-AHA) is required upon entry to the position.
- Must complete PCT online program within 3 months of hire.
Location
- Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 6 months hospital experience
Education Level
- High School graduate or equivalent
- PCT program graduate
- CNA graduate
- BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED certification
Salary/Compensations
- USD $29.91 - USD $31.00 /Hr.
About the Company
- Full-service teaching hospital and Level I trauma center.
- The hospital is central to a comprehensive network of affiliated ambulatory and outpatient practices.
