Patient Care Assistant-FIT

Loma Linda • Murrieta, CA

1d • $26 - $28

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA)-FIT is part of the hospital-wide internal float pool serving multiple units and departments at Loma Linda University Health-Murrieta. PCA-FIT employees do not have a home-base unit; they work from a home department and are scheduled and assigned according to organizational needs. The role supplements unit and department resources during high census fluctuations, leaves, and staffing needs. Employees must be flexible and willing to accept changing assignments and duties at the beginning of and throughout a shift.

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the PCA works as a proficient team member to provide direct and indirect, age-specific and developmentally appropriate care that supports a safe, comfortable, and healing environment. The role uses interpersonal skills to support customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism, and contributes to a caring and cooperative workplace serving a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, a Medical Assisting (MA) program, or School of Nursing Fundamentals.
• Knowledge of the scope of practice for unlicensed assistant personnel in healthcare.
• Ability to speak, read, and write legibly in English.
• Ability to use a computer, printer, and job-related software, including Outlook, an electronic medical record, and an electronic event reporting program.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot patient care equipment required for the position.
• Ability to perform basic patient care activities using proper body mechanics and safety precautions.
• Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; follow policies consistently; remain calm and courteous under pressure; accept direction; collaborate with an RN to solve problems; and perform duties with supervision.
• Ability to perform basic math, manage multiple patient assignments, organize and prioritize workload, problem-solve, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and by telephone, identify workplace sounds, see adequately to read computer screens and relevant records and documents, and discern temperature variances through touch.
• Professional behavior at all times.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of six months of nursing assistant or Medical Assisting experience is preferred.
• Spanish language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve multiple units and departments as part of the hospital-wide internal float pool.
• Accept assignments and duties according to organizational staffing needs, including changes during a shift.
• Supplement unit and department resources during high census fluctuations, leaves, and staffing needs.
• Under the direct supervision of an RN, perform direct and indirect, age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care.
• Help provide a safe, comfortable, and healing environment.
• Use interpersonal skills to support customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism.
• Contribute to a caring and cooperative work environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
• Orient and teach employees who are new to the PCA position.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed