Pcna Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
• Effective communication with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. (Required proficiency)
• Able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
• Flexibility. (Required proficiency)
• Patient focused. (Required proficiency)
• Positive, can-do attitude; self-motivated and willing to learn. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and adjust to varying workloads. (Required proficiency)
• Basic computer skills. (Required proficiency)
• Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency)
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal (Required proficiency)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)

Nice To Haves

• Prior clinical and or administrative assistant experience. (Preferred)
• Basic patient care skills. (Preferred proficiency)
• Medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
• Exposure to patient care equipment specific to assigned population; telephone; nurse call system; pager. (Preferred proficiency)

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care tasks as delegated by the RN and assists, under the direction of the RN, in the implementation of the established plan of care.
• Compassionate in all interactions with patients, families, and peers.
• Follows established evidence-based prevention guidelines to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Provides a safe environment in patient rooms and on unit.
• Facilitates stocking and ordering of supplies for patient care.
• Assists with unit communication and facilitates unit operations.
• Acts as a key resource for onboarding and training new team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.