Patient Care Assistant

About Us

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare, and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care.

Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and ensures equal access to information, development, and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Facility: 16-bed Small-Format Hospital (8 ER, 8 Inpatient). Shift: Days (7a-7p). Job Type: Full-Time.

About the Role

Position responsible for performing advanced indirect and selected direct patient care duties in support of the nursing process in a competent manner under the direction of an RN and for performing related clerical functions. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the patient served.
• Deliver appropriate advanced indirect and selected direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a physician or registered nurse within the scope of hospital-approved PCA skills inventory according to the needs/age of the patient/population served.
• Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to plan, expedite, and promote quality patient care.
• Employ critical thinking skills when identifying and responding to abnormal findings, reporting such to the nurse immediately.
• Maintain simple drainage devices; take patient vital signs, perform blood glucose checks, perform EKGs, monitor intake and output, and maintain related records.
• Perform skin preps and prepare patients for procedures as directed.
• Answer call bells, prepare patients for meals, prepare meals and feed patients; perform/assist with baths; assist patient in mobility; transport patients within the facility and perform assigned treatments, as directed.
• Maintain equipment and patient rooms in orderly fashion; perform housekeeping duties for patient rooms.
• Perform assigned data entry via computer; serve as Unit Clerk and/or monitor patients as assigned.
• Ensure safe care to patients adhering to policies/procedures/standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice.
• Promote individual professional growth/development by meeting requirements for mandatory all-staff meetings/continuing education/skills competency.
• Support department goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serve as preceptor/mentor/resource to less experienced staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, preferred.
• Current BLS certification, required.
• 2 years of work experience in an acute care hospital as a Nursing Assistant or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program, required (this qualification is preferred for hires in Oklahoma).
• Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations; demonstrate skills for assigned specialty area/function or assigned procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with increased responsibilities.
• Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of PPE protocols and universal precautions.
• Fluency in English; written and verbal communication.

Pennsylvania Candidates: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance) and Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.

Benefits

• Night/Weekend shift differentials.
• 401K match (100% vested day one).
• Paid referrals.