Float Pool PCA

Yale New Haven Health•New London, CT

13h

About The Position

Under the delegation and supervision of a registered nurse, the Float Pool PCA provides clinical support with basic nursing care and patient monitoring to promote the general welfare and safety of patients. The role adapts to unit-specific routines and patient-care needs across medical-surgical units and the rehabilitation unit.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent; a student nurse may qualify as an equivalent.
Nurse aide certification or equivalent required; a student nurse may qualify as an equivalent.
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of medical-surgical or equivalent experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with basic patient care, including morning and evening care, toileting, peri-care, emptying and rinsing drainage devices, and feeding, under licensed-nurse supervision; measure and record intake and output; and make beds.
Take and record vital signs, oxygen saturation (SaO2), blood pressure, and weight.
Perform selected procedures, including specimen collection (VRE swabs, urine, stool, and non-induced sputum), urine testing, Hematest, Gastrocult, enemas, application of ice collars or caps, and post-mortem care. Apply simple dressings to areas of potential skin-integrity impairment after assessment by licensed personnel.
Maintain clean and orderly patient-care, storage, pantry, and utility areas; distribute water pitchers; and set up room equipment for admissions.
Orient patients to the unit, secure patient valuables, respond promptly to call lights, and provide necessary assistance.
Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition, IV-solution leakage, and other problems with treatments or devices.
Assist with reinforcing incentive spirometry after nursing instruction and reapply displaced oxygen equipment, except CPAP.
Keep the RN informed about work status and availability for additional assignments.
Move and lift patients; support the multidisciplinary team with range-of-motion exercises; and provide patient escort assistance as needed.
Perform the patient-observer role when assigned.
Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development as outlined in performance reviews.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department or unit.
Adapt to unit-specific routines and patient-care needs on all medical-surgical units and the rehabilitation unit.