Patient Care Assistant, PCA - ED / Emergency - Nights- 7a-7p
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will work in the Emergency Department. Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the community. LMHS provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, including emergency medicine, home healthcare, and specialized medical services such as cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness. Joining the LMHS team means becoming a vital part of the local community hospital, directly impacting the health and well-being of friends, family, and neighbors. The organization is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all community members are served with respect and compassion. The mission is focused on patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and employing a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals. Position Summary: Under the assessment and supervision of the Registered Nurse and according to established policies and procedures, the PCA performs patient care activities to assist healthcare providers in performing various clinical and technical procedures in the patient care area.
Requirements
- Minimum requirement, high school diploma or GED.
- Read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions
- Electronic medical record competency
- Maintain CPR certification.
- Work independently and professionally and treats customers and employees with respect
- Obtain/maintain 12 lead ECG testing proficiency
- Obtain/maintain phlebotomy skill.
- Obtain/maintain Ortho-Glass skills
- LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.
Nice To Haves
- Nursing students who are hired into a patient support role and successfully complete their introductory period may apply for a promotion to Patient Care Assistant-Student Nurse. This role will provide a $2/hr differential as well as an increase in tuition assistance.
Responsibilities
- Complete assigned patient care tasks
- Accurately collect, perform and document urine pregnancy tests and quality controls associated with it.
- Performing one-to-one monitoring on all restrained, suicidal, combative and other high-risk patients when requested by RN or physician.
- Obtain vital signs and weights
- Collect, label, and accurately enter specimens obtained.
- Lifts, transfers, transport patients
- Enters work orders in computer
- Stocks supplies at bedside and puts supplies away prior to leaving shift
- Documentation in the electronic medical record
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
