Patient Care Partner- Cardiac Hospital

Full Time

AHH Med Surg Unit

4500 W 69th St

Nursing Support

Day/Night Shift

Position Summary:

Assists clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the patient focused care model and under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse. Provides clerical functions, basic patient care functions such as ambulation, feeding, toileting, as well as technical functions to support patient procedures and testing.

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Education/Experience:

High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate required. Completion of CNA program, Medical Assistant Program, PCA or like program preferred. 6 months to 1 year continuous experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

BLS certification required prior to end of orientation. Basic EKG skills required within 6 months of employment.