Patient Care Assistant, PCA - ED / Emergency - Nights 11p-11a

Licking Memorial Health Systems • Newark, OH

16h

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works in the Emergency Department under the assessment and supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role performs patient care activities to assist healthcare providers with clinical and technical procedures in the patient care area.

Nursing students hired into a patient support role who successfully complete their introductory period may apply for promotion to Patient Care Assistant-Student Nurse. That role offers a $2-per-hour differential and increased tuition assistance; candidates can contact Human Resources for more information.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions.
• Electronic medical record competency.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Ability to work independently and professionally and treat customers and employees with respect.
• Obtain and maintain 12-lead ECG testing proficiency.
• Obtain and maintain phlebotomy skill.
• Obtain and maintain Ortho-Glass skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned patient care tasks.
• Accurately collect, perform, and document urine pregnancy tests and associated quality controls.
• Provide one-to-one monitoring of restrained, suicidal, combative, and other high-risk patients when requested by an RN or physician.
• Obtain vital signs and weights.
• Collect, label, and accurately enter specimens.
• Lift, transfer, and transport patients.
• Enter work orders in the computer.
• Stock bedside supplies and put supplies away before leaving the shift.
• Document care in the electronic medical record.

Benefits

• Patient Care Assistant-Student Nurse promotion opportunity for eligible nursing students, including a $2-per-hour differential and increased tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED