Patient Care Assistant 3-12 | 72 IMC | Variable | Full time
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) functions as an assistant to the Registered Nurse, performing routine procedures under the nurse’s supervision. The PCA provides nursing support to help achieve the organization’s mission of excellent patient care and nursing’s vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice, committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration. This is a full-time position for 36 hours per week with a variable schedule. The position does not require operating a vehicle for an assigned business purpose.
Requirements
- Be a licensed EMT or Paramedic; or
- Be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a high school diploma or equivalent. One year of patient care experience in a clinical setting is preferred for this pathway.
- Be a nursing student currently enrolled in an approved program preparing professional nurses or licensed practical nurses, having successfully completed the didactic and clinical portions of nursing fundamental coursework; or
- Be a current employee who has completed an approved professional nursing or licensed practical nursing program and is awaiting NCLEX authorization to test, up to 90 days post-graduation; or
- Be a current employee who has completed an approved professional nursing or licensed practical nursing program and has been unsuccessful in passing the NCLEX examination, up to six months after initial authorization to test; or
- Be a junior or senior high school student attending a state-approved CNA training program, be a CNA, and have a recommendation from the instructor.
- CNA certification is required for those who are not currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a nursing program.
- The position does not require operating a vehicle for an assigned business purpose.
Nice To Haves
- One year of patient care experience in a clinical setting for the CNA pathway.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Registered Nurse by performing routine procedures under the nurse’s supervision.
- Provide nursing support to promote excellent patient care, patient advocacy, and innovative nursing practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
