PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATE POST PARTUM PART TIME NIGHTS
Company: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital
Location: Detroit
Posted on: October 22, 2024
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Job Description:
DMC Hutzel Women's Hospital is nationally recognized for
cutting-edge research in high-risk obstetrics, infertility,
reproductive genetics, neonatology, maternal fetal medicine,
midwifery, gynecology, urogynecology, menopause, permanent birth
control and alternatives to hysterectomy. With a rich history of
more than 150 years as Michigan's first hospital for women,
patients benefit from Hutzel's commitment to research and
education. Home to the Perinatology Research Branch of the Eunice
Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human
Development (NICHD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Hutzel is
recognized as a leader in women's health by physicians and
researchers across the country. Job Description: The Patient Care
Associate (PCA) is a member of the patient care services team with
primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and
indirect patient care activities. The PCA is assigned to work under
the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based
upon patient needs and PCA skills and abilities. The PCA will
report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the
registered nurse. 1. Collaborates and cooperates with care team
members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes
productive employee relations among staff members. Demonstrates an
understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and objective of
continuous improvement, team work and the mission, vision and
values of the DMC.* 2.Performs a variety of basic patient care
activities under the direction of a registered nurse. Reports
changes in patient medical and/or emotional condition to the
registered nurse. Assists nursing personnel in responding to
various emergency patient situations.* 3. Assists patient in
activities of daily living by feeding, bathing, toileting and other
personal hygiene regimes.* 4. Follows all departmental policies,
procedures and objectives; continuous improvement initiatives;
safety environmental and infection control standards. * 5.
Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy and
expresses interest in patient progress. Answers questions from
patients and their families and explains procedures and processes
within the scope of their training/abilities. Maintains
confidentiality. * 6. As required by unit needs, performs general
clerical duties which may include, but are not limited to,
answering telephones and call lights, greeting patients and
visitors.* 7. Enhances personal growth through participation in
workshops, educational programs, in-service meetings and reviewing
current literature. Shares joint accountability (with the
institution) for maintaining competencies. * 8. Performs other
tasks as assigned (see task list).* * The essential functions of
this job include but are not limited to those marked with an
asterisk. Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or GED. 2. Graduation from a school of
practical nursing OR 3. Completion of one of the following: a. A
Certified PCA/PCT Program. b. A Certified Nurse Assistant Program
or equivalent training. c. A Medical Assistant Program. Job:
Obstetric/Women Wing/Labor & Delivery Primary Location: Detroit,
Michigan Facility: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital
Job Type: Part Time Shift Type: Night Shift Begin: 11:00 PM Shift
End: 7:30 AM 2406002723
Keywords: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital, Lansing , PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATE POST PARTUM PART TIME NIGHTS, Other , Detroit, Michigan
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