Patient Care Asst I : Irvine Outpatient Treatment Center
About The Position
Under the direction of a licensed registered nurse, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I assists with direct care for adult and geriatric patients, including activities of daily living, comfort, nutrition, and hygiene. The role takes and records clinical measures, collects specimens, transports patients, and maintains equipment and supplies. The PCA promptly informs the RN of changes in a patient's condition and reinforces patient teaching to support a safe, patient-centered care environment. The PCA may assist with patient charts and performs other duties as assigned. The Patient Care Assistant/Clerical Coordinator (PCA/CC) role performs the PCA duties and also handles clerical coordination, including processing and monitoring STAT, ASAP, and verified electronic orders and following up as needed. It maintains and updates relevant patient information in computer systems, answers phone calls, greets visitors, completes the census sheet at midnight, manages call lights, and serves as an EPIC resource for the department.
Requirements
- For employees hired after 12/31/2011, a high school diploma or equivalent.
- One of the following: current California Nursing Assistant/CNA certification, a current Licensed Vocational Nurse license, a current RN license, or completion of the first semester and ongoing enrollment in a nursing program.
- Current BLS certification.
- 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 patients’ activities of daily living, comfort, nutrition, and hygiene needs.
- Take and record clinical measures and collect specimens.
- Provide patient transportation and maintain equipment and supplies.
- Immediately inform the RN of changes in a patient's condition.
- Reinforce patient teaching and contribute to 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 STAT, ASAP, and verified electronic orders and 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
