Patient Care Assistant, PCA - ICU (nights)

About the role

Under assessment and supervision of the Registered Nurse and according to established policies and procedures, performs patient care activities in order to assist health care providers in performing various technical/clinical procedures in the patient care area.

Responsibilities

• Lifts, transfers, and transports patients safely to an inpatient bed and to and from ancillary departments
• Collect, label, and enter specimens obtained
• Perform one-to-one monitoring on all restrained, suicidal, combative, and other high-risk patients when requested by RN or physician
• Obtain vital signs and weights
• Provide appropriate documentation in electronic medical record
• Enter work orders in computer
• Stock supplies at bedside

Requirements

• Minimum requirement: high school diploma or GED
• Read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions
• Maintain CPR certification
• STNA, NA, or MA licensure preferred
• Obtain/maintain electronic medical record documentation skills
• Work independently and professionally
• Obtain/maintain 12 lead ECG testing proficiency
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards

Nursing students who are hired into a patient support role and successfully complete their introductory period may apply for a promotion to Patient Care Assistant-Student Nurse. This role will provide a $2/hr differential as well as an increase in tuition assistance.