Patient Care Assistant Float Pool
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) supports comprehensive health care services for patients and families, assisting RNs and physicians within the scope of nursing practice. The role collaborates with the nursing staff and offers daily variety and problem-solving opportunities. This position is in the Float Pool, with a 0.9 FTE, night shift, and schedule to be determined. The position is associated with MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. The hospital includes a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, a Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, a Children’s Therapy Unit, and a 24-hour Emergency Department. The posting describes a state-of-the-art clinical environment, including the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute. The role offers a pay scale of $24.60–$37.43 USD. Pay may depend on skills, experience, certifications, and education, and union-associated positions follow the applicable pay-scale step. MultiCare describes its benefits as including medical, dental, retirement benefits, and paid time off, alongside tuition assistance, career development, residencies, fellowships, Code Lavender, Employee Assistance Programs, and employee resource groups.
Requirements
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Washington, or current enrollment in an accredited RN program as an alternative; students using the enrollment alternative must be registered as a Nurse’s Assistant.
- Successful completion of a Basic Life Support (BLS) course for healthcare providers and a current card.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of institutional patient care experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient care as directed by an RN or physician.
- Assist with dressing changes, data gathering, documentation, and vital signs.
- Apply a service-oriented attitude, professional integrity, and sound decision-making.
- Prioritize and organize work duties while remaining flexible.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Award-winning residencies and fellowships
- Career development
- Code Lavender
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Employee resource groups and outreach programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
