Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Assistant provides basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on the assistant’s competence. The patient populations served vary by unit: general nursing units care for patients aged 15 through adulthood; special care areas serve patients aged 15 through adulthood with high-risk conditions; Labor and Delivery serves patients with pregnancy-related conditions; and the nursery cares for newborns until discharge. Pediatric units care for patients from neonates through age 18, while the GI Lab serves patients from age 24 months through adulthood. Chemical Dependency and Psychiatric units care for adult patients and families using a holistic approach to emotional problems. The Emergency Unit serves patients of all ages, and Surgical Services provides care from neonates through geriatric patients. The position requires completion of established competencies within the designated introductory period. Other related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or intermediate-or-higher-level Emergency Medical Technician program.
- At least 2 years of clinical experience in an inpatient, Emergency Department, or Skilled Nursing Unit setting.
- Current certification or licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomist, or EKG Technician.
- Current BLS obtained through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.
- Obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 60 days of hire or transfer to the position.
Nice To Haves
- Satisfactory completion of a nurse aide course, EMT or Paramedic program, or Medical Assisting program.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction and supervision of an RN, based on competence.
- Provide care to the patient populations served by the assigned unit, as described in the job posting.
- Complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary pet insurance
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
- Voluntary long-term care insurance
- Elder and childcare benefits
- Auto and home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
