Pcna Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross upon or within the new-hire period.
• Nursing students must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross before hire.
• Ability to perform physical work not exceeding 50 pounds without assistance; workloads over 50 pounds require assistance.
• Ability to pull up or reposition patients in bed, lift supplies, place equipment or supports, and push beds throughout the hospital.
• Ability to bend over to perform duties such as checking chest tube drainage and urine output.
• Ability to maneuver quickly through halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.
• Visual and auditory skills to interpret environmental input and visually assess patients and implement a plan of care.
• Finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination for charting, using equipment, and providing direct patient care.
• Ability to work at a fast pace, prioritize multiple assignments, and respond to numerous requests.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the department director, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team, resolve conflicts among staff, and support operational efficiency.
• Ability to problem-solve and make decisions, exercise self-control, and tolerate stress when handling multiple requests or conflicting demands.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an approved nursing assistant program or previous hospital training.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Six months of experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing caregivers, promote patient comfort, and carry out nursing orders.
• Transport patients by wheelchair, bed, or stretcher from the department or unit.
• Conduct EKG and phlebotomy duties.
• Attend to patient and family needs and problems.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, toileting, and hygiene.
• Report pertinent information regarding patient condition to appropriate nursing staff.
• Assist patients with tray setup and feeding.
• Restock supplies daily and order supplies from Central Supply.
• Document care provided in the medical record.
• Collect and transport specimens.
• Provide RNs/LPNs with accurate and timely intake/output data, vital signs, blood glucose results, and other data; note changes from prior measurements and communicate accordingly.
• Respond to call lights within five minutes or communicate inability to do so.
• Report patient needs to an RN/LPN immediately.
• Assist in removing equipment, such as IV pumps, commodes, and PAS, in preparation for room cleaning.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Benefits

• Opportunities for educational advancement, higher positions, and skills development courses.