Patient Care Assistant

Emerus•Concord Township, PA

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant performs advanced indirect and selected direct patient care duties in support of the nursing process, under the direction of an RN, and performs related clerical functions. The role requires knowledge of growth and development across different life cycles and the ability to provide competent care to the patients served. The position is PRN on nights, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., at a 20-bed small-format hospital with 10 ER beds and 10 inpatient beds. Emerus operates small-format hospitals in partnership with health systems and emphasizes compassionate, comprehensive patient care, teamwork, diversity, equity, and equal access to information, development, and opportunity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current BLS certification.
Two years of work experience in an acute care hospital as a Nursing Assistant, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program; this qualification is preferred for hires in Oklahoma.
Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Demonstrated skills for the assigned specialty area or function, or assigned procedures.
Demonstrated ability to perform duties with increased responsibilities.
Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting.
Basic knowledge and understanding of PPE protocols and universal precautions.
Fluency in English, including written and verbal communication.
For Pennsylvania candidates: Act 33 Child Abuse History Clearance and Act 73 FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance completed within the last five years, or obtained before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced indirect and selected direct patient care within the hospital-approved PCA skills inventory and according to the needs and age of the patient population.
Collaborate with healthcare team members to plan, expedite, and promote quality patient care.
Use critical thinking to identify and respond to abnormal findings, reporting them immediately to the nurse.
Maintain simple drainage devices; take vital signs; perform blood glucose checks and EKGs; monitor intake and output; maintain related records; perform skin preparations; and prepare patients for procedures as directed.
Answer call bells; prepare patients for meals; prepare and feed meals; perform or assist with baths; and assist with patient mobility.
Transport patients within the facility and perform assigned treatments as directed.
Maintain equipment and patient rooms in an orderly fashion, perform housekeeping duties for patient rooms, and complete assigned computer data entry.
Serve as Unit Clerk and/or monitor patients when assigned.
Provide safe patient care in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of care, while adhering to budget specifications, time management, supply management, and practice accuracy.
Meet requirements for mandatory all-staff meetings, continuing education, and skills competency.
Support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, or resource to less experienced staff.