Patient Care Assistant PRN - Prov 8th Floor - Providence

USA Health•Mobile, AL

About The Position

USA Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patient care on the Providence 8th Floor. The role assists patients with activities of daily living, monitors and documents patient information, maintains patient rooms and equipment, and communicates patient needs and changes in condition to licensed nursing staff. The assistant works with RNs, LPNs, providers, ancillary staff, patients, and families in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This PRN position requires regular and prompt attendance, working the defined schedule and overtime as required, and completing mandatory department, educational, and hospital requirements. Employees must hold a regular position and work at least 20 hours per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
A comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the stated requirements.
Compassion, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Basic computer skills for electronic medical recordkeeping.
Ability to work well within a team and follow supervisors' directions.
Clinical knowledge and familiarity with medical terminology.
Ability to manage time efficiently, work under pressure, and maintain patient flow.
Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements and handle confidential information professionally and ethically.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies and stressful situations.
Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships.
Ability to communicate information effectively and listen attentively.
Ability to teach others how to do something and manage one's own time and the time of others.
Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Receive verbal or written assignments from an RN or LPN.
Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Report changes in patient condition and skin condition to an RN or LPN.
Maintain clean, neat, and stocked areas and patient rooms.
Clean equipment between each patient use and operate unit equipment as required.
Run unit errands as needed and keep hallways clear of equipment.
Assist with and accompany patients during admission, discharge, and transfer.
Answer patient call lights promptly and distribute water and ice regularly.
Maintain 24-hour urine collections and perform catheter checks.
Monitor blood glucose and take and record vital signs and weight.
Record accurate intake and output, including NG, chest tube, ostomy bag, and Foley output.
Complete and sign or initial documentation, document patient turns and repositioning, and assist with daily flow sheets.
Respond to overhead pages and participate in Code Blue and Rapid Responses as delegated.
Perform hourly rounding according to protocol and participate in patient experience measures.
Participate in orientation of new employees as assigned.
Adhere to current infection control and safety standards.
Access and accurately maintain electronic and paper medical records.
Communicate effectively with RNs, LPNs, providers, ancillary staff, patients, and families.
Complete mandatory department, educational, and hospital requirements.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance, work the defined schedule and overtime as required, and perform related duties as required or assigned.