Patient Care Assistant

Emerus•Aston, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant performs advanced indirect and selected direct patient care duties in support of the nursing process under the direction of a registered nurse, along with related clerical functions. The role requires knowledge of growth and development across different life cycles and the ability to provide competent care appropriate to the needs and age of the patients served. The position is PRN, with night hours listed as 7 p.m.–7 a.m., at a 20-bed small-format hospital with 10 emergency-room beds and 10 inpatient beds. Patient Care Assistants work with physicians, registered nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to promote quality care and respond to patient needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current BLS certification.
Two years of work experience in an acute-care hospital as a Nursing Assistant, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program; the posting notes this qualification is preferred for hires in Oklahoma.
Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Demonstrated skills for the assigned specialty area, function, or procedures, and ability to perform duties with increased responsibilities.
Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting.
Basic knowledge and understanding of PPE protocols and universal precautions.
Fluency in English, including written and verbal communication.
For Pennsylvania candidates: Act 33 Child Abuse History Clearance and Act 73 FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance completed within the last five years, or obtained before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced indirect and selected direct patient care within the hospital-approved PCA skills inventory and as directed by a physician or registered nurse.
Collaborate with healthcare team members to plan, expedite, and promote quality patient care.
Use critical thinking to identify abnormal findings and report them immediately to the nurse.
Maintain simple drainage devices; take vital signs; perform blood glucose checks and EKGs; monitor and document intake and output; maintain related records; perform skin preparation; and prepare patients for procedures as directed.
Answer call bells; prepare patients for meals; prepare and feed meals; perform or assist with baths; assist with mobility; transport patients within the facility; and perform assigned treatments.
Maintain equipment and patient rooms in an orderly fashion and perform housekeeping duties for patient rooms.
Perform assigned computer data entry; serve as Unit Clerk and/or monitor patients when assigned.
Provide safe patient care in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of care, while managing time and supplies and practicing accurately.
Meet requirements for mandatory all-staff meetings, continuing education, and skills competency.
Support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.