Patient Care Assistant ED-Trauma Center-Labor Pool

Overview

Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager/Director in personal care of patients and their environment (including those needing special precautions). Performs specified functions where competency is validated, such as simple wound care (cleaning abrasions/lacerations), EKGs, peripheral IV removal, basic phlebotomy, and extremity splinting. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the age of patients served, understanding growth and development across the lifespan, and follow departmental policy and procedure. Promotes and maintains a safe work environment for staff and customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrate understanding of technology systems for patient data collection into the EMR.
• Follow the plan of care and perform treatments and procedures competently/independently under RN direction, including vital signs, ice application, compresses, EKGs, drawing blood, and specimen collection as required by unit/facility competency.
• Accurately complete all required clinical and quality documentation per RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) needed for positive patient outcomes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment, stocking supplies, and storing equipment properly.
• Take direction from the charge nurse to assist with admitting, discharging, or transferring patients in a timely and efficient manner.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (preferred).

Experience

• 1 year prior health‑care experience in a hospital setting (preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Virginia Department of Health Professions – required upon hire.
• EMT‑B (Basic), Virginia Department of Health Professions or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – required upon hire.
• Medical Assistant Program Graduate – required upon hire.
• Currently enrolled in LPN or RN nursing diploma or degree program with 80 hours completed – required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required.

Pay

Hiring Range: $16.80 – $21.83 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on job‑related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.