Float PCA - Full time
About The Position
Responsible for assisting the nurse in completion of patient care activities, taking into consideration the patient's developmental levels. Demonstrates strong communication skills, accepts delegated tasks, and has the knowledge and understanding to ask questions and report patient information as indicated. Appropriately handles patient information understanding confidentiality and privacy. Complies with the safety management program designed to provide a physical environment free of hazards and to reduce the risk of injury. Is knowledgeable about and responsive to the mission of the hospital. The PCA promotes a patient and family experience-oriented environment and acts as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers-both internal and external. The PCA measures and records vital signs, intake, and output, assists patients with activities of daily living, and provides safe transportation and environment for patients.
Requirements
- HSD/GED is required
- PCA training or PCA experience or actively enrolled in a health care related education program is required
- CPR is preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years STNA experience in hospital setting is preferred
Responsibilities
- Assisting the nurse in completion of patient care activities
- Demonstrates strong communication skills
- Accepts delegated tasks
- Asks questions and report patient information as indicated
- Handles patient information understanding confidentiality and privacy
- Complies with the safety management program
- Promotes a patient and family experience-oriented environment
- Measures and records vital signs, intake, and output
- Assists patients with activities of daily living
- Provides safe transportation and environment for patients
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
