Patient Care Assistant Surgical Unit

About the role

Full Time (36 hours per week) 7:00pm to 7:30am includes weekend and holiday rotation. Onsite for 6 Surgical Unit.

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides continuous observation and individual care for a group of patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, one-on-one observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
• Provide evidence-based de-escalation interventions.
• Maintain a safe environment for self, patients and others.
• Remain alert and attentive at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient.
• Provide direct patient care such as vital signs and transporting patients to other departments as delegated by and under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Stock linens and supplies.
• Document observations, interventions, and any pertinent information accurately and in a timely manner within EPIC.
• Prioritize and execute task for the assigned patients in a timely and efficient manner.
• Alert nursing staff promptly to any signs of distress, discomfort, or changes in the patient's condition.
• Maintain a calm and professional presence for the patient and their family members.
• Follow all hospital or facility protocols and procedures related to patient observation and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association is required.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology preferred.
• Experience working in healthcare environment is preferred.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• Experience working in an electronic medical record (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred.