Patient Care Assistant – Medical Departments – Full Time
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant assists staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care which supports and complements nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Patient Care Assistant carries out delegated skills that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel. This role has openings in Float pool (staff are scheduled and work in a variety of hospital departments across the NWWI region), Medical Surgical (40-bed inpatient unit that cares for a diverse patient population including general medical, general surgery, orthopedics, oncology, and urology), Medical Telemetry/Progressive Care Unit (40-bed inpatient unit that cares for surgical, general medical, and interventional cardiac care), and Neuro/Peds/Trauma (40-bed inpatient unit that cares for surgical, general medical, traumas, neurological and neurosurgical, and pediatrics). The skills and responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) align closely with those of a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT), making this a great opportunity for those with CNA experience.
Requirements
- CNA experience is preferred as skills and responsibilities align closely with PCA/PCT roles.
Responsibilities
- Assists staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care.
- Supports and complements nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Carries out delegated skills that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Continuing education opportunities
- Advancement opportunities
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
