Float Pool PCA
Yale New Haven Health · New London, CT · 1 wk ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
Responsibilities
- Assists With Basic Patient Care (Including AM & PM Care, Toileting, Peri-Care, Emptying And Rinsing Of Drainage Devices, And Feeding) Under The Supervision Of The Licensed Nurse.
- Makes Beds.
- Takes And Records Vital Signs, Sao2, Blood Pressure And Weight.
- Performs Selected Procedures Such As Specimen Collections (Vre Swabs, Urine, Stool And Non-Induced Sputum); Urine Testing, Hematest, Gastrocult, Enemas, Application Of Ice Collar/Caps Or Post Mortem Care.
- Applies Simple Dressings To Areas Of Potential Impairment Of Skin Integrity After Skin Assessment By Licensed Personnel.
- Maintains Clean And Orderly Patient Care, Storage, Pantry And Utility Areas. Distributes Water Pitchers. Set Up Equipment In Rooms To Prepare For Admission.
- Orients Patient To Unit And Secures Patient Valuables.
- Responds To Call Lights Promptly And Provides Necessary Assistance.
- Makes Sure To Monitor And Communicate Changes In Patient Condition, Leakage Of IV Solutions And Other Problems With Treatments/Devices.
- Assists With Reinforcement Of Incentive Spirometry After Nursing Instruction, Reapplies Oxygen Equipment If Displaced From Patient Except CPAP.
- Keeps RN Informed Of Status Of Work And Availability For Added Assignments.
- Moves And Lifts Patients. Supports Multidisciplinary Team With Range Of Motion Exercises. Provides Patient Escort Assistance As Needed.
- Performs Patient Observer Role When Assigned.
- Maintains Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
- Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent and graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent (equivalent may be defined as a student nurse).
- Minimum Of One Year Medical/Surgical Or Equivalent Experience.
- Nurse Aide Certification Or Equivalent Required (Equivalent May Be Defined As A Student Nurse).
- BLS certification required.