Assistant-Patient Care

Nursing Position At BMH Desoto Hospital

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications:

Experience:

Minimum Required:

Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired:

Training:

Minimum Required:

Preferred/Desired:

Special Skills:

Minimum Required:

• Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired:

Licensure:

Minimum Required:

• BLS within 14 days of hire.