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 that support and complement nursing practice, under the supervision of a registered nurse. At a minimum, the PCA performs designated skills within the functions of a certified nursing assistant, as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The incumbent demonstrates knowledge of growth and development throughout the life span and appropriately interprets information relevant to patients’ age-specific needs. The PCA communicates information reflecting the patient’s status and the delegated tasks and functions performed. The role requires flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or longer from the start date.
- Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of Block 1 in Nursing, or Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Assistant (NA), or at least 6 months of healthcare-setting experience within the last year.
- Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.
- One year of inpatient experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff with delegated direct and indirect patient-care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Perform designated skills within the functions of a certified nursing assistant, as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span and interpret information according to patients’ age-specific needs.
- Communicate information reflecting patient status and delegated tasks or functions performed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
