Patient Care Assistant ~ 14A Surgical Care Unit Adult (NOC)

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

2h • $25 - $27

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in an inpatient department licensed under Loma Linda University Medical Center. The PCA provides direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care, seeks clarification as needed, and performs duties within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel and in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, techniques, and guidelines. The PCA meets department-specific qualifications and competencies in the Plan for Providing Care.

The role contributes to a motivated, high-performance team and calls for professionalism, flexibility with changing assignments, and effective interpersonal skills. The PCA follows service-excellence practices to support patient and family satisfaction and contributes to a caring, cooperative environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, a Medical Assisting (MA) program, or School of Nursing Fundamentals.
• Demonstrate competencies in fundamentals of patient care and knowledge of the scope of practice for unlicensed healthcare team members.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills.
• Read, write legibly, and speak English with professional quality.
• Use computers, printers, and software necessary to the position, including Word, Outlook, and the organization's electronic medical record.
• Perform basic non-licensed patient care activities; understand and follow instructions; communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; collaborate; and accept direction.
• Follow and enforce policies consistently; remain calm and courteous under pressure; think critically and use good judgment; and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Perform basic math, compose written material, manage multiple assignments, organize and prioritize workload, solve problems, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
• Meet sensory abilities necessary for patient care, including distinguishing colors, smells, sounds, temperature variances through touch, and seeing and hearing adequately for work tasks.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum six months of nursing assistant or Medical Assistant experience preferred.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Seek information and clarification of duties as needed.
• Perform duties within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel and in accordance with policies, procedures, techniques, and guidelines.
• Meet department-specific qualifications and competencies identified in the Plan for Providing Care.
• Contribute to a motivated, high-performance team and maintain professional behavior, dress, and conversation.
• Adapt to changing assignments and job duties throughout the shift as requested.
• Use effective interpersonal skills and service-excellence practices to support patient and family satisfaction.
• Contribute to a caring and cooperative work environment among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed