Patient Care Assistant I: Irvine GI Lab
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant I works under the direction of a licensed registered nurse to support direct care for adult and geriatric patients. The role assists with activities of daily living, comfort, nutrition, and hygiene; takes and records clinical measures; collects specimens; transports patients; and maintains equipment and supplies. The assistant promptly informs the RN of changes in a patient’s condition and reinforces patient teaching to support a safe, patient-centered care environment. The role may also assist with patient charts and perform other duties as assigned. The Patient Care Assistant/Clerical Coordinator (PCA/CC) role includes the patient care duties above and clerical coordinator responsibilities. These include processing and monitoring electronic STAT, ASAP, and verified orders and following up as needed; maintaining patient information in computer systems; answering calls and greeting visitors; completing the census sheet at midnight; managing call lights; and serving as an EPIC resource to the department. This is a full-time, day-shift position at the Hoag Digestive Health Institute, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent for employees hired after December 31, 2011.
- One of the following: current California Nursing Assistant/CNA certification; current Licensed Vocational Nurse license; current RN license; or completion of the first semester and ongoing enrollment in a nursing program.
- Current BLS certification required.
- If using CNA certification, meet renewal requirements, including 48 CEU hours every two years and at least 12 CEU hours in each year of the certification period.
Nice To Haves
- Recent employment as a Nursing Assistant.
- Experience in computerized charting.
Responsibilities
- Assist with adult and geriatric patients’ activities of daily living, comfort, nutrition, and hygiene needs under the direction of a licensed registered nurse.
- Take and record clinical measures.
- Collect specimens.
- Provide patient transportation.
- Maintain equipment and supplies.
- Immediately inform the RN of changes in a patient’s condition.
- Reinforce patient teaching as part of providing a safe, patient-centered care environment.
- Assist with patient charts as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
- For the PCA/CC role, process and monitor electronic STAT, ASAP, and verified orders and provide follow-up as needed.
- For the PCA/CC role, maintain and update pertinent patient information in computer systems.
- For the PCA/CC role, answer phone calls, greet visitors, complete the census sheet at midnight, manage call lights, and serve as an EPIC resource to the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
