Patient Care Assistant
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in the Perianesthesia (Pre-op/PACU) department functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) to support safe, efficient, and patient-centered care in a high-acuity perioperative environment. The primary role of the PCA is to facilitate patient throughput by safely transporting patients to Pre-op for surgery and post-operatively to inpatient units or discharge locations. The PCA also performs delegated patient care activities, including vital signs, mobility assistance, activities of daily living, room turnover, and stocking, while promoting patient safety, quality care, and effective team communication.
Requirements
- Functions under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN)
- Support safe, efficient, and patient-centered care in a high-acuity perioperative environment
- Perform delegated patient care activities
- Promote patient safety, quality care, and effective team communication
Responsibilities
- Facilitate patient throughput by safely transporting patients to Pre-op for surgery and post-operatively to inpatient units or discharge locations.
- Perform delegated patient care activities, including vital signs, mobility assistance, activities of daily living, room turnover, and stocking.
- Promote patient safety, quality care, and effective team communication.
Benefits
- Total compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
