Patient Care Assistant, Full-Time Nights, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Bronson Methodist Hospital

Bronson Healthcare • Kalamazoo, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the unit, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides technical patient care to a defined patient population, as assigned by the Registered Nurse. Duties may include the performance of basic technical skills not requiring licensure, such as, but not limited to: gathering patient data, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), transporting patients, supporting department maintenance activities (stocking patient rooms, moving equipment, ordering and procuring supplies, etc.), providing basic customer services (directions, visitor control, and other functions), as needed. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN hires must be able to commit to full-time hours (three 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.) during the first 6–8 weeks of orientation. A PCA/tech may be asked to assist in a patient safety assistant role while maintaining PCA/tech duties for that assigned patient.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Obtain BLS Certification by the end of the orientation period. Maintain BLS certification.
• Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience and CNA license preferred
• Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides information, direction, and assistance as appropriate
• Maintains patient/employee safety by following controlled access policies
• Communicates in a timely manner with the RN regarding patient status, interventions completed, data collected and pertinent input to facilitate care planning
• Answers call lights, phones, or intercom system to determine patients' needs
• Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help
• Provides appropriate assistance to the patient during his/her activities of daily living
• Prepares patients for surgery and/and or procedures properly
• Reviews plan of care at beginning of shift with RN and PRN for every assigned patient
• Accompanies patients for diagnostic tests, at discharge and/or assists patients to ambulate
• Turns and repositions patients using safe patient handling techniques
• Obtains vital patient information as directed (i.e., temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food/fluid intake/output, and calorie counts)
• Documents findings in EMR in a timely, accurate and concise manner
• Participates in the Patient Admission Process through timely and accurate performance of assigned duties
• Provides skilled technical care according to unit-specific and generic structure standards, protocols and procedures, prescribed medical interventions, and nursing guidelines as delegated by the RN
• Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times
• Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends staff meetings
• Manages incoming tubes from tube station and deliver meds or other items to the RN or medication room
• Meets Bronson’s Standards of Excellence
• Supports the goals of the unit and participates in department performance improvement
• Follows organizational guidelines for effective hand hygiene consistently
• Restocks supplies as appropriate and stores equipment in defined locations
• Trained in Unit Dose Feeds. Performs a variety of tasks that relate to preparing, portioning, labeling, and delivering patient feedings per feeding order. PCA's must adhere to all food safety/sanitation regulations and standards established by the hospital

Benefits

• Love Where You Work!
• compassionate, resilient and strong
• Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.
• rewarding new career
• be part of the experience.
• community-owned, not-for-profit health system
• serving southwest Michigan since 1900
• workforce of 9,000 people and 1,500 medical staff members
• area’s largest employer and leading healthcare system
• care in virtually every specialty
• full range of services from primary care to critical care at more than 100 locations
• exceptionally high quality standards
• empowered as individuals and as teams
• state-of-the-art, technology and evidence-based processes
• patient and their family at the center of our work
• dignity and respect
• unwavering commitment to serving others
• unique healing environment
• Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers (2022-23)
• Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023)
• National Association for Business Resources as one of the 2023 Top 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED