Patient Care Assistant - Neuro Acute Care 4NE, Full Time, Nights

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

19d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a Patient Care Assistant to support the Neuro Acute Care Unit at UC Medical Center. The PCA provides basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel, in accordance with delegation law and rules and current education. The position is based at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and includes maintaining an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors. Patient care should be culturally based and age specific.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current STNA certification, completed clinical rotation, or completion of the PCA Novice Program.

Responsibilities

Provide basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel.
Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors.
Provide culturally based and age-specific patient care.
Measure vital signs and promptly report changes, including changes in mental status.
Collect specimens.
Assist with activities of daily living and provide hygiene and comfort measures.
Change linens as needed.
Empty drainage bags, record outputs, and dispose of bodily fluids and waste.
Use patient care equipment and assist with respiratory care.
May perform EKGs, mobile care phlebotomy (MCP), and blood glucose testing.
Communicate patient observations to the RN in a timely and appropriate manner.
Record measurements and patient data, and document treatments and procedures performed.
Respond to and use the nurse call system; ensure call lights are answered promptly.
Perform reception and phone duties as directed and retrieve information from the computer.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients and coworkers.
Remove equipment when no longer in use and take it to the appropriate area for cleaning.
Reorder and stock materials as necessary and report maintenance issues.
Ensure patient identification bands are placed.
Ensure side rails and restraints are applied for patient safety and in accordance with policy.
Use proper body mechanics and universal precautions.