Patient Care Assist (SSN)-FIT (Full-time, Nights)

Loma Linda University Health • San Bernardino, CA

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About The Position

The SSN FIT Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is part of Loma Linda University Health’s organization-wide internal float pool, serving multiple hospitals. The role has no home-base unit; employees work from a home department and are scheduled and assigned according to organizational needs. The PCA supplements unit and department resources during census fluctuations, legislative leaves, and staffing needs, and must be flexible in accepting changing assignments and duties throughout a shift.

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCA works as a proficient team member in pediatric and adult care areas, providing direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate care in a safe, comfortable, and healing environment. The role uses interpersonal skills to support excellent customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism, and contributes to a caring and cooperative environment for a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assisting (MA) program, or completion of School of Nursing Fundamentals.
• Knowledge of unlicensed assistant personnel scope of practice for healthcare.
• Ability to speak, read, and write legibly in English.
• Ability to use a computer, printer, and position-related software, including Outlook, an electronic medical record, and an electronic event reporting program.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot patient care equipment required for the position.
• Ability to perform basic patient care activities using proper body mechanics and safety precautions.
• Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; follow policies; remain calm and courteous under pressure; accept direction; collaborate with an RN to solve problems; and perform duties with supervision.
• Ability to orient and teach employees new to the PCA position.
• Ability to perform basic math, manage multiple patient assignments, organize and prioritize workload, solve problems, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
• Sufficient hearing for general conversation in person and by telephone, and ability to identify workplace sounds.
• Adequate vision to read computer screens, medical records, and written documents necessary for the position.
• Ability to discern temperature variances through touch and exhibit professional behavior at all times.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum six months of Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant experience.
• Ability to speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Work as a team member in pediatric and adult care areas.
• Supplement unit and department staffing during census fluctuations, legislative leaves, and other staffing needs.
• Accept changing assignments and duties at the beginning of and throughout shifts as requested.
• Support a safe, comfortable, and healing environment and deliver professional customer service.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed