Patient Care Assistant - Wharton: Med/Surg - Full Time - Days
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Nursing Manager and the direct supervision of the Clinical Coordinator or designated Licensed/Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for assisting licensed nursing staff in providing care to patients in the Medical/Surgical Unit. The PCA supports the medical care of the patients pursuant to the objectives of the hospital and in accordance with hospital policy, the hospital mission statement, and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing. Provides the services of an observer/sitter for any patient who requires constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Provides clerical support for the functions of the clinical unit.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED education will be considered.
- Experience in an accredited healthcare facility preferred.
- Certified as a Nursing Assistant by the Texas Department of Health (CNA); or
- Certified Medical Assistant; or
- Certified Mental Health Technician (CMHT); or
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT); or
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); or
- Licensed Paramedic; or
- Completion of U.S. Military Hospital Corpsman training; or
- Nursing student having completed fundamentals of nursing (LVN or RN); or
- Current enrollment in an accredited EMT program; or
- Completion of formal nursing assistance (certification or licensing) program; or
- Completion of Patient Care Technician program; or
- Graduate of a foreign nursing program with nursing credentials/licensure in country of origin; or
- One year of experience in direct patient care in an acute care setting
- Graduate of a healthcare related field (e.g. psychology, physical therapy, physiology, etc.)
- Certification in BLS through the American Heart Association also required.
- Knowledge of basic clinical skills to deliver direct patient care to an individual or group of patients including but not limited to vital signs and activities of daily living.
- Accepts assigned responsibilities as an accountable member of the health care team.
- Proficient with data entry/computer skills for care documentation.
Responsibilities
- Assisting licensed nursing staff in providing care to patients in the Medical/Surgical Unit.
- Supporting the medical care of the patients pursuant to the objectives of the hospital and in accordance with hospital policy, the hospital mission statement, and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing.
- Providing the services of an observer/sitter for any patient who requires constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety.
- Providing clerical support for the functions of the clinical unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
