RN Student PCA II - Faulkner
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) II RN Student functions as a member of the patient care team, under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), and proficiently and consistently performs all aspects of the PCA role. The PCA II RN Student is responsible for supporting the RN with clinical tasks, including but not limited to blood glucose monitoring, completing EKGs, applying simple dressings, using aseptic technique and responding to medical emergency situations utilizing Heartsaver CPR and AED skills. In addition, the PCA II RN Student is responsible for responding to the needs of patients and family members and taking an active role in the efficient operation of the unit. The PCA II RN Student will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice. Must be a current nursing student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing or equivalent med/surgical clinical rotation.
Requirements
- Must be a current nursing student who has completed Fundamentals of Nursing or equivalent med/surgical clinical rotation.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- AHA Heartsaver, CPR and AED program required.
- Ability to effectively speak, read and write using the English language
- Ability to pass clinical competency, basic math and reading testing
- Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements, to measure height and weight, intake and output and calorie counts
- Ability to accurately interpret and utilize basic medical terminology and abbreviations
- Physical ability to push, transfer, and pull heavy loads throughout assigned shift
- Physical ability to meet core job requirements in accordance with practice setting demands, for the patient populations regularly served
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with nursing staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, and other hospital staff
- Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work
- Ability to manage stress related to patient care issues and changing hospital climate and personnel issues.
Responsibilities
- PROVISION OF A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
- ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS
- MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION
- COLLABORATIVE INTERDISCIPLINARY CARE
- PATIENT/FAMILY EDUCATION
- COMPETENCY
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
