Surgical & Telemetry

Hoag•Newport Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for multiple units across Hoag Hospital, with locations in Irvine and Newport Beach. Specialties include Medical/Surgical and Telemetry. All positions will be 12-hour shifts, either day shift (7am-7:30pm) or night shift (7pm-7:30am), depending on availability. Full-time and part-time openings are available.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent (for employees hired after 12/31/2011).
Either current certification as a Nursing Assistant/CNA from the State of California, or Current Licensed Vocational Nurse license, or Current RN license, or Completion of first semester and ongoing enrollment in RN nursing program.
Current BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

Recent employment as a Nursing Assistant preferred.
Experience in computerized charting preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a licensed registered nurse, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I assist in direct patient care by providing for activities of daily living (ADL), comfort, nutrition, and hygiene needs for the adult and geriatric patient.
Takes and records clinical measures, collects specimens, provides transportation, and maintains equipment and supplies.
Immediately informs RN of any changes in patient condition and reinforces patient teaching as part of providing a safe patient centered care environment.
May assist with patient charts as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The Patient Care Assistant/Clerical Coordinator (PCA/CC) role does all of the above and also is responsible for some clerical coordinator responsibilities which includes processing and monitoring electronic orders for STAT, asap orders, verified orders and provides follow-up as needed.
Maintains and updates pertinent patient information in computer systems.
Answers all phone calls and greets visitors.
Completes census sheet each night at Midnight.
Manages call lights.
Is an EPIC resource to the department.