A day in the life of a Patient Care Associate at Hackensack Meridian Health includes Provides hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting/diapering, feeding and bed making. Takes vital signs under the direction of the RN and documents electronically according to Medical Center policy, reporting results to RN. Performs and documents glucose finger sti

Provide complete comprehensive testing and treatment to restore optimal function and quality of life for people with physical impairments or disabilities that affect the muscles, bones, tissues, and nervous system. Injuries and degenerative conditions affecting the neck and back are some of the most common causes of chronic pain and disability. Our skilled neck and back p

Prepares exam rooms by disinfecting, stocking, and verifying appropriate medications are available Greets patients and assist them with signing in and completing paperwork Answers incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner Assists and accompanies patients to exam rooms Interviews patients and records information into the medical record Measures, collects, and r

Deliver high quality patient care through face to face, telephone, and electronic contact for examination, treatment, monitoring, and preparation for diagnostic tests or procedures Travel to other locations when needed Collect and document patient information, including vital signs, chief complaint, review of medications, allergies, health risk screen information, the sta

Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing Understands and complies with long term care policies and procedures, including those that regulate nursing facilities and assisted living communities Establishes and maintains effective relationships with members and their legal representatives, faci

Blood collection from adult and pediatric patients using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; capillary puncture using heel and fingerstick techniques Identifies and labels specimens appropriately Instructs patients in regard to urine and stool collection procedures Enters accessioning data into the computer Prepares specimens for send out testing Inventories sup

Work with primary care physicians to provide the best care possible Collaborate with the nursing staff and the patients' families Collaboration with case management team Documentation, coding and gap closure You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role

Blood collection from adult and pediatric patients using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; capillary puncture using heel and fingerstick techniques Identifies and labels specimens appropriately Instructs patients in regard to urine and stool collection procedures Enters accessioning data into the computer Prepares specimens for send out testing Inventories sup

Monitors and evaluates patient's physical and emotional condition during pulmonary function testing Monitors and evaluates the quality of patient's performance Performs routine pulmonary function tests including nebulizer treatment Properly identifies diagnosis and reason for testing by screening EHR. Checks for diagnostic order and reviews medical allergy list Reviews da

Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing Understands and complies with long term care policies and procedures, including those that regulate nursing facilities and assisted living communities Establishes and maintains effective relationships with members and their legal representatives, faci

Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing Understands and complies with long term care policies and procedures, including those that regulate nursing facilities and assisted living communities Establishes and maintains effective relationships with members and their legal representatives, faci

Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing Understands and complies with long term care policies and procedures, including those that regulate nursing facilities and assisted living communities Establishes and maintains effective relationships with members and their legal representatives, faci

Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing Understands and complies with long term care policies and procedures, including those that regulate nursing facilities and assisted living communities Establishes and maintains effective relationships with members and their legal representatives, faci

Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing Understands and complies with long term care policies and procedures, including those that regulate nursing facilities and assisted living communities Establishes and maintains effective relationships with members and their legal representatives, faci

Practices in accordance with the respective state laws and regulations governing the practice of advanced practice nursing Understands and complies with long term care policies and procedures, including those that regulate nursing facilities and assisted living communities Establishes and maintains effective relationships with members and their legal representatives, faci