Patient Care Assistant - Med/Surg

About the role

Join our team in a 39-bed Medical Surgical unit where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Responsibilities

• Sitters observe the patient and maintain a safe environment; they must always have continuous and unobstructed view of the patient.
• The sitter may not adjust or remove restraints. If the patient complains of discomfort, the sitter is to notify the nurse immediately.
• The sitter will accompany the patient for any test or procedures off the unit.
• The sitter will accompany surgical patients to the Holding Area.
• The sitter will remain within arm's length of the patient until relieved by the RN.
• The sitter will attempt to prevent the patient from pulling out lines/tubes.
• The sitter will attempt to prevent the patient from getting out of bed if there is an activity level of bed rest ordered.
• The sitter may assist patient to the bathroom if activity level permits and RN approves.
• The sitter should assist the patient with obtaining fluids, consuming meals, wiping their face, etc.
• The sitter may read to the patient, play a board game or cards, turn on the television and engage on general conversation.
• Patient requests for assistance are referred to the nursing staff via call bell system.
• Always protect the patient's dignity and privacy by keeping the patient covered, the patient room door closed, etc.
• The sitter may not make or receive personal phone calls while on duty or use a personal cell phone.
• In the case of an emergency, the sitter must notify the nurse that he/she needs to be relieved to make a phone call. The sitter may not leave until he/she has been relieved.
• The sitter may have reading material while on duty, but may only read when the patient is asleep.
• The sitter will be relieved for breaks and meals but may not leave the patient until physically relieved by another staff member.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Additional requirements include:
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Qualifications

• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Physically able to sit, stand, bend, brace and lift at a moment's notice
• Calm confident manner and able to remain calm during moment of escalation or high stress
• Maintain composure with distressed or combative patient(s)

Skills

• Compassion
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication
• Physical stamina

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

3x12, Days (7p-7a), Rotating Weekends