Patient Care Assistant - Cardiovascular, PCU, Nights - PCA
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists nursing staff with delegated direct and indirect patient-care tasks that support and complement nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse. At a minimum, the PCA performs designated skills within the functions of a certified nursing assistant, as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The role requires knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the ability to interpret information in light of patients’ age-specific needs. The PCA communicates information reflecting patient status and the completion of delegated tasks or functions. The position is on 3 West, Mayo Clinic Arizona’s Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit, a high-acuity team specializing in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care. The unit staffs according to patient acuity and has resources available 24/7. It is expanding into a newly designed space with 46 beds. Patients include those with congestive heart failure; cardiovascular and thoracic surgery; heart transplants; pulmonary hypertension; left ventricular assist devices (LVADs); pulmonary artery catheters; ultrafiltration needs; post-cardiac procedures; titratable medications; and arterial lines. The unit describes itself as a multidisciplinary team that values nursing’s voice and patient advocacy, and emphasizes compassion, integrity, respect, and trust. It offers opportunities to expand knowledge and develop professionally while working at the top of one’s scope.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Active, valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; it must not expire within 90 days after the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of Block 1 in Nursing.
- Medical Assistant (MA) qualification.
- Nursing Assistant (NA) qualification.
- Six months of experience in a healthcare setting within the last year.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Carry out designated skills within the functions of a certified nursing assistant, as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span and interpret information according to patients’ age-specific needs.
- Communicate data reflecting patient status and delegated tasks or functions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
