Patient Care Associate 1

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or designate, functions as a member of the nursing team who assists in providing basic care and performs a variety of activities that facilitates the flow of patients through the operating room spaces. This person may perform functional assignments defined by the Nurse Manager or designate which facilitate therapeutic services provided to patients. Requires good verbal and written communication skills as well as good interpersonal skills necessary to deal with patients and staff. Work presents potential exposure to communicable disease and hazardous materials. Work requires moderate to heavy lifting of patients and equipment. The work requires that a majority of time is spent with either walking or standing. Certification as a Nursing Assistant and BLS preferred. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Additional Job Description North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr