PTCA - Medical Palliative unit

MultiCare Health System•Puyallup, WA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant is an excellent opportunity for supporting comprehensive health care services for patients and families. This role works within the Occupational Medicine team, assisting RNs and physicians within the scope of nursing practices. For individuals with strong interpersonal skills, this is an ideal opportunity to explore your career in the nursing. As a PCA at MultiCare, you will collaborate with the entire nursing staff and enjoy daily variety and problem-solving opportunities. MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area’s only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.

Requirements

Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington
Current enrollment in an accredited RN program may replace the certification requirement
For students currently enrolled in an accredited RN program, Registration as a Nurse’s Assistant is required
Successfully completed a Basic Life Support (BLS) course for the Healthcare provider and has a current card

Nice To Haves

Patient care experience (institutional) of one (1) year or more strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Perform patient care as directed by RN/physician
Provide assistance through dressing changes, data gathering, documentation and vital signs
Partner by implementing your service-oriented attitude, professional integrity, and solid decision-making capacities
Effectively prioritize and apply organization and flexibility to your work duties