Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool - Part Time 12 Hour Nights (Non Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned. Essential Duties Patient Satisfaction: Responds to patient call within 10 minutes. Anticipates pts needs Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment. Contributes input into the patient’s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient’s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN. Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction Vitals Daily weight I & O Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care Maintains clear and organized patient rooms Assist with meals/feeding Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn Appropriately prioritizes patient needs Safety: Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment Call light/telephone with reach Floors clear of fall hazards Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment. Commodes Walkers Shower chairs IV poles Beds Tables/Chairs Documentation Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care. Communication: Makes presence known before entering a room or private area Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors Explains plan of care to the patient Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments. Knows and follows line of communication within the department. Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner. Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient’s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection. Regulatory agency i.e.: Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness No food/drink in nurses station No open containers in patient pantry No outside food in patient refrigerator No boxes etc. or floor Staff refrigerator kept clean Linens covered at all times Keep fire door closed Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry Maintain patient confidentiality Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) (If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. Required within LA City only)

Nice To Haves

1 year Experience in a health care setting

Responsibilities

Provides nursing staff support in patient care delivery, clerical functions, and unit organization.
Sets up and maintains equipment.
Responds to patient calls within 10 minutes.
Anticipates patient needs and proactively makes rounds.
Maintains positive interactions with patients and visitors.
Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment.
Contributes to the patient's plan of care and implements interventions in collaboration with the RN.
Performs essential patient care skills including vitals, daily weight, intake and output, hygiene, assisting with meals/feeding, and ambulation/mobility.
Maintains clear and organized patient rooms.
Ensures a safe physical environment and safe operation of patient-care equipment.
Ensures call light/telephone are within reach and floors are clear of fall hazards.
Maintains uncluttered access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment.
Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.
Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, and staff.
Utilizes computerized systems for messaging, documentation, and communication.
Follows the line of communication within the department.
Reports pertinent information, significant changes in patient condition, patient/family concerns, and patient refusal of care to the RN/Charge Nurse in a timely manner.
Reports patient's inability to perform self-care and actions taken to the RN/Charge Nurse.
Collaborates with the RN regarding patient care and data collection.
Ensures the unit is in continuous survey readiness.
Maintains a clean and tidy work environment, including the nurses station, locker room, and pantry.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Performs other related duties as assigned.