Patient Care Associate (PT Nights)- Med Surg 1 Overflow Pelham

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System•Greer, SC

31d

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) performs patient-related clerical activities, unit clerical duties, computerized order entry, and other unit activities as applicable. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the PCA provides focused non-licensed clinical care to patients across the age continuum, including phlebotomy, basic nursing skills, and environmental assistance to support quality service and patient outcomes. The PCA must be able to address the communication needs of patients, families, and visitors, and document and communicate patient progress, needs, and problems to team members in a timely manner. The role also collaborates with Leadership in developing and implementing Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s mission and goals.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.
Graduate Nurse.
Certificate from an approved multi-skilled technician program.
Completion of the first semester of nursing clinicals.
Phlebotomy Certificate.
CNA certification.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living safely, promptly, and courteously.
Provide personal hygiene care while respecting each patient’s privacy, dignity, and needs, including bathing, incontinence care, mouth care, nail care, hair care, denture care, and back rubs.
Prepare patients for meals and sleep; deliver and collect meal trays, assist with feedings, and provide fresh water and nourishment.
Keep call lights within reach, maintain side rails and low-bed positioning as appropriate, and anticipate patient needs.
Perform and accurately record vital signs, heights, weights, and intake and output within established time frames or as requested.
Document and communicate patient status changes and actual or potential needs of patients, families, and visitors to the Registered Nurse in a timely and effective manner.
Provide care suited to patients’ age-specific needs by applying knowledge of growth and development principles.
Respond appropriately to Code Alerts and facility alerts.
Identify opportunities for improvement and work on self-defined weaknesses; remain committed to unit, department, and division goals.
Attend continuing education classes offered by Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
Report risk-management concerns to the appropriate person and follow the proper chain of command.
Perform hourly rounds and participate in bedside shift reports.
Put supplies away; keep refrigerators clean and organized and ensure contents are within their use dates; and tidy and organize clean and dirty utility rooms.
Apply, remove, and document non-sterile heat and cold therapy as directed.
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and placement.
Empty drainage devices, including Foley bags, ostomy bags, and oral or NG suction catheters; record findings and advise the nurse.
Collect and document routine non-sterile specimens as directed, including urine, feces, and sputum.
Perform peri-care and Foley catheter care as directed.
Measure and record oral intake and output, height, and weight as directed.
Turn and position patients and assist with coughing and deep-breathing exercises as directed.
With demonstrated competency, perform other functions for specialty areas, such as enemas, placement of monitoring leads, and documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.