Position Summary

Performs patient care assistant responsibilities for patients as part of the nursing team. Performs collection of blood specimens and records electrical impulses of the heart as ordered by a physician. Assists with general office/clerical functions on nursing units.

• Assistance with total patient care under the direction of the RN
• Promotes Patient Safety
• Promotes and supports an organized work environment
• Preforms collection of blood specimens and EKG's as ordered by the physician
• Preforms general office/clerical functions on the nursing units
• Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Education :
Required:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :
Required:
Previous hospital experience as a nursing assistant, EMT or physician office patient care experience.
Preferred:
Phlebotomy experience preferred.

License, Registry or Certification :
Required:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required, prior experience as a nursing assistant in an acute care setting or EMT experience required.

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification is required.

Crisis prevention Training (CPI) is required and must be renewed annually. If not CPI certified upon hire must obtain certification within 6 months. CPI Course will be provided by Hunterdon.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities :
Required:
Normal basic patient care equipment, wheelchairs and stretchers. Good interpersonal and communication skills.