PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATE [4 WEST-MED/SURG], #746242 at Brick

Job Description

At Meridian Health, youre never far from what matters most in your
life. The balance our team members keep between their very full personal
and professional lives is a priority. Thats why we strive to provide
programs and services that help our team members find that balance. Our
goal is to take the very best care of our team members, so they can take
the very best care of our patients.

Description:
How have you impacted someones life today? At Meridian Health our nursing teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of nursing services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career all within New Jerseys premier healthcare system.

A day in the life of a Patient Care Associate at Meridian includes:
Providing patient care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the guests/patients served in assigned service.
Providing for effective and safe guest/patients outcomes through practice, judgment and critical actions
Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patients status and rendered care.
Taking self-directed or self-motivated initiative to do more than is expected or required in the job, acting before being required to by events, improving job performance, and/or creating new opportunities
Participating in interdisciplinary collaboration of our patients plan of care from admission to discharge to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care.
Participating in Unit/Department Performance Improvement[PI] activities

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent is required
Completion of Meridian Nursing Assistant Program or
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification or
Current Nursing Student, having completed fundamentals in nursing clinical rotation or
Equivalent bedside nursing experience, such as home health aides, military hospital corpsman or medic or Emergency Medical Technician
BLS/CPR certification is required
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Closing:
MERIDIAN HEALTH Best Workplace. Best Team. Best Care.

Meridian Health is an equal opportunity employer.


Country: USA, State: New Jersey, City: Brick, Company: Meridian Health.