Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool, Nights - PCA
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists nursing staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care which support and complement nursing practice under the supervision of a registered nurse. At a minimum, the PCA carries out designated skills that are within those functions of a certified nursing assistant, as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs. The PCA communicates data reflective of the patient's status and delegated tasks and/or functions. The incumbent works flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
Requirements
- Must have knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span.
- Must be able to appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.
- Must be able to communicate data reflective of the patient's status and delegated tasks/functions.
- Must be within the functions of a certified nursing assistant, as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Assists nursing staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care.
- Carries out designated skills within the functions of a certified nursing assistant.
- Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development through the life span.
- Interprets information relative to patient's age-specific needs.
- Communicates data reflective of the patient's status and delegated tasks/functions.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Continuing education
- Advancement opportunities
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
