Patient Care Assistant (PCA) / Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Med Surg
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) / Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) works in Med Surg under the direct supervision and instruction of an RN, providing direct care to patients of all ages and performing health unit coordinator functions. The role includes personal care and hygiene, taking vital signs, assisting with ambulation and patient transport, documenting care, and collaborating with the healthcare team. For patients requiring close observation, the assistant remains at the bedside and maintains constant visual observation unless directed otherwise by an RN. The position also involves setting up, taking down, and cleaning equipment; keeping patient rooms orderly and stocked; communicating professionally; advocating for patients; maintaining relevant organizational and nursing competencies; and managing information in accordance with state and federal requirements. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Completion of a nursing assistant program or previous experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
- Previous hospital experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work under the direct supervision and instruction of the RN to provide direct patient care activities.
- Provide care to patients of all ages, including personal care and hygiene, vital signs, and ambulation.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide patient care.
- Document patient care in the patient chart as appropriate to the role.
- Report directly to the supervising RN/LPN or department charge nurse.
- For patients requiring close observation for safety, remain at the bedside and maintain constant visual observation; do not leave the patient alone or out of sight unless directed by an RN.
- Assist with equipment setup, takedown, and cleaning.
- Maintain order in patient rooms and keep them adequately stocked.
- Assist with patient transport as needed.
- Perform health unit coordinator functions.
- Communicate professionally with patients and colleagues.
- Advocate for patients at all times.
- Maintain OMC organizational competencies and nursing competencies relevant to the job title and work area.
- Manage information in accordance with state and federal requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability
- Adoption assistance plan
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