Patient Care Assistant - Medical PCU, Nights - PCA Part Time
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists nursing staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care 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 PCA demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across the life span and appropriately interprets information related to patients’ age-specific needs. The PCA communicates information that reflects patient status and delegated tasks or functions. The role may involve flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and valid for at least 90 days from the start date.
- Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of Block 1 in Nursing, or qualification as a Medical Assistant (MA) or Nursing Assistant (NA), or at least 6 months of healthcare-setting experience within the last year.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff with delegated direct and indirect patient-care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Perform 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 information reflecting patient status and delegated tasks or functions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
