Patient Care Assistant- SGPA PCA/MSA/LPN Float Pool , FT
About The Position
Effectively manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, clinical skills, judgment and decision making skills for the specific area. Delivers patient care utilizing guidelines of care and appropriate resources, including personnel, services, supplies and equipment. Reviews, evaluates and takes appropriate action regarding results of diagnostic tests. Administers medications according to Health System policy. Assists with patient flow by registering patients and assisting with other patient care duties. Assists other healthcare professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. Communicates provider advice/instructions. Assists the clinical team in performing the nursing assessment to identify and prioritize physical, psychosocial and cultural needs in order to develop a plan of care. Evaluates and reassesses nursing interventions based on interdisciplinary plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate. Assists with the development and implementation of a patient/family education plan. Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, and medication reconciliation and test results in the medical record. Ensures that patient care charges are captured on super bill and/or electronic health record. Demonstrates professional growth and development. Participates in the Health System’s compliance program.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to perform patient care functions delegated under State law.
- American Heart Association BLS Certification required within first week of orientation and maintained throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a nursing assistant, PCA, phlebotomist, or similar patient care role.
Responsibilities
- Manages the care of assigned patients using knowledge, clinical skills, judgment, and decision-making skills.
- Delivers patient care utilizing guidelines of care and appropriate resources.
- Reviews, evaluates, and takes appropriate action regarding results of diagnostic tests.
- Administers medications according to Health System policy.
- Assists with patient flow by registering patients and assisting with other patient care duties.
- Assists other healthcare professionals in performing exams, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and minor medical procedures.
- Communicates provider advice/instructions.
- Assists the clinical team in performing the nursing assessment to identify and prioritize physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs to develop a plan of care.
- Evaluates and reassesses nursing interventions based on the interdisciplinary plan of care and makes revisions as appropriate.
- Assists with the development and implementation of a patient/family education plan.
- Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medication reconciliation, and test results in the medical record.
- Ensures that patient care charges are captured on super bill and/or electronic health record.
- Demonstrates professional growth and development.
- Participates in the Health System’s compliance program.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
