Patient Care Assistant (PCA) / Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Med Surg
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant / Health Unit Coordinator works under the direct supervision and instruction of an RN to provide direct patient care activities for patients of all ages, while also functioning as a health unit coordinator. The role includes personal care and hygiene, taking vital signs, assisting with ambulation, documenting care in patient charts, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The position reports directly to the supervising RN/LPN or department charge nurse. For patients requiring close observation for safety, the employee stays at the bedside and maintains constant visual observation, never leaving the patient alone or out of sight unless directed by an RN. The role also assists with equipment setup, takedown, and cleaning; keeps patient rooms orderly and stocked; and helps transport patients as needed. Employees are expected to communicate professionally, advocate for patients, maintain relevant organizational and nursing competencies, and manage 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
- Provide direct patient care under the supervision and instruction of an RN.
- Provide personal care and hygiene, take vital signs, and assist patients with ambulation.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide patient care.
- Document patient care in the patient chart as appropriate to the role.
- For patients requiring close safety observation, 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 setting up, taking down, and cleaning equipment.
- Maintain patient room order and adequate room supplies.
- Assist with patient transport as needed.
- Function as a health unit coordinator.
- Communicate professionally with patients and colleagues.
- Advocate for patients.
- Maintain organizational and nursing competencies pertinent 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
- Employer-paid long-term disability
- Adoption assistance plan
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