Patient Care Assistant

05144 Nurse Tech
Under the supervision of an RN, assists in assuring optimal patient care.
Reports to: Department Director
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: Graduate of a Registered Nursing Program
Licenses: Nursing Assistant Certificate Preferred
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days
Minimum Work Experience
Previous relevant experience or completion of base skills as a registered nursing student
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions
Provides direct patient care
Performs specific documentation in the patient's record
Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance
Communicates appropriate information intradepartmentally and iterdepartmentally
Assists and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development.
Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures
Non-Essential Functions

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.