Patient Care Assistant
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), and following established practices and procedures, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA), also known as a CNA, helps provide patient care by performing specific tasks and support functions delegated by an RN or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The role provides basic patient care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures and includes assisting with daily living needs, monitoring and recording patient information, and carrying out clinical support tasks. Care must be appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of the patients served and consistent with unit or department policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalency, or completion of a Nursing Assistant program while a senior in high school.
- Completion of an approved nurse aide training course or one semester of a clinical nursing course.
- Current BLS provider certification.
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Ability to demonstrate required competencies (skills) within allotted time frames.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
- Knowledge of growth and development principles across the life span.
- Ability to assess data reflecting patient status and interpret information needed to identify each patient's age-specific requirements.
- Ability to provide care as described in unit or department policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate patient care under the direction of the Staff RN or LPN.
- Provide basic patient care according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Feed or assist in feeding patients as needed, and record food and fluid intake and output as directed.
- Perform 12-lead EKGs according to Cardiodiagnostics department policies and procedures.
- Turn conscious and unconscious patients.
- Provide basic hygiene, report skin condition, perform partial or complete bed baths, and assist with dressing or changing patient garments.
- Take and record vital signs as assigned on the unit.
- Change linens on occupied and unoccupied beds.
- Shave male patients; provide oral hygiene and denture care, use a WaterPik, shampoo hair, and place patients on bedpans or urinals and empty them.
- Perform CPR when necessary.
- Calculate intake and measure outputs, including urinary output and output from hemovacs, JPs, NG canisters, and ostomy bags.
- Perform glucose testing on adults using a Glucometer.
- Weigh patients using a standing scale or bed scale.
- Observe and report urine color and character; perform Foley care for female and male patients, obtain urine specimens from Foleys, and collect 24-hour specimens.
- Observe incisions and drainage and change simple or brief dressings.
- Provide postoperative care, including frequent vital signs and observations and turn-cough-deep-breathing support under a nurse's direction.
- Apply cooling blankets, PAS stockings, regular TED hose, and SCDs.
- Perform postmortem care as directed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Life insurance and disability coverage options
- Fitness center discount program
- Tuition assistance and career development
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness, reward, and recognition programs
- Employee Assistance Program, including counseling and nutritional and financial education
- Instant discounts and exclusive deals on hotels, food, clothing, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
