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White 7 is a twenty-seven-bed adult inpatient unit. Patients on this unit are general surgical (mostly major abdominal procedures) and multi- trauma patients. It is a fast paced, exciting environment where the interventions are cutting edge and the patients come from all over the globe for the specialty care our nursing and physician staff provide.
Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) assists the multi-disciplinary health care team in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate Patient Care environment. PCA assists patients with daily living needs, monitoring & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and obtaining EKGs. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner.
Certification as a Nursing Assistant or EMT at time of hire OR
Enrolled in a certification program to become a Nursing Assistant or EMT at time of hire OR
Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
Enrolled in a nursing or pre-med undergraduate program with at least one semester of Patient Care rotations complete at time of hire OR
Successful completion of the Laboure College PCT program
