Certified Nursing Assistant/PCA- Sumter Nights

Phoebe Putney Health System•Sumter, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care to a specific patient population. Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Licensed Nurse. The role is at Sumter Campus in the PSMC Acute Care I department, on the night shift (7P–7A).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Emergency Center employees must complete Crisis Response Training within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Assist nurses with direct patient care.
Communicate with the manager and keep them informed about unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
Maintain departmental, unit, and hospital guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Follow established routines and use supplies and equipment cost-effectively.
Implement and maintain factors related to patient safety and effective outcomes.
Take necessary actions to meet daily patient hygiene standards.
Document and submit required information and data accurately and on time, using appropriate terminology and required style and format.
Demonstrate skill in using equipment appropriate to the role; understand its operation, maintain it in working order, troubleshoot problems, and adapt to new technology.
Adhere to hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Perform job responsibilities in alignment with the organization’s core values, mission, and vision, and complete other duties and job functions as required by departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge in areas of responsibility through self-education and ongoing educational programs.
Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory in-services, requirements, and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrate competency in providing care to patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
For non-clinical areas, attend training and demonstrate age-specific customer service skills.
Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.