Day Swing Shift)

Emerus•Greensburg, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant/PCT/CNA performs advanced indirect and selected direct patient care duties in support of the nursing process under the direction of an RN, along with related clerical functions. The role requires knowledge of growth and development across different life cycles and the ability to provide care appropriate to the patients served. The position is full-time on a day swing shift, with listed shift options of 7 a.m.–7 p.m., 9 a.m.–9 p.m., or 11 a.m.–11 p.m., at an 18-bed small-format hospital in Hempfield, Pennsylvania. Patient care activities are performed within the hospital-approved PCA skills inventory and in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current BLS certification.
Two years of work experience in an acute care hospital as a Nursing Assistant, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program; this qualification is preferred for hires in Oklahoma.
Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Demonstrated skills for the assigned specialty area, function, or procedures, and ability to perform duties with increased responsibilities.
Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting.
Basic knowledge and understanding of PPE protocols and universal precautions.
Fluency in English, including written and verbal communication.
For Pennsylvania candidates, Act 33 Child Abuse History Clearance and Act 73 FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance must have been completed within the last five years or be obtained before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced indirect and selected direct patient care under the direction of a physician or registered nurse and within the hospital-approved PCA skills inventory.
Recognize and respond to abnormal findings using critical thinking skills, and report them immediately to the nurse.
Maintain simple drainage devices; take vital signs; perform blood glucose checks and EKGs; monitor intake and output; and maintain related records.
Perform skin preparations and prepare patients for procedures as directed.
Answer call bells; prepare patients for meals; prepare and feed meals; and perform or assist with baths.
Assist patients with mobility and transport patients within the facility.
Perform assigned treatments as directed and maintain equipment and patient rooms in an orderly fashion.
Perform housekeeping duties for patient rooms and assigned computer data entry.
Serve as Unit Clerk and/or monitor patients as assigned.
Provide safe care in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of care, while meeting budgetary specifications for time and supplies and maintaining accuracy.
Meet requirements for mandatory all-staff meetings, continuing education, and skills competency; support department goals; and serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.