Mayo Career Site USposted 4 days ago
- Entry Level
Phoenix, AZ
About the position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists nursing staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care which support and complement nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse. At a minimum, the PCA carries out designated skills that are within those functions of a certified nursing assistant, as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs. The PCA communicates data reflective of the patient's status and delegated tasks and/or functions.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care
- Carry out designated skills within the functions of a certified nursing assistant
- Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles
- Interpret information relative to patient's age-specific needs
- Communicate data reflective of patient's status and delegated tasks
Requirements
- Must be a certified nursing assistant as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Knowledge of principles of growth and development through the life span
- Ability to interpret information relative to patient's age-specific needs
