Patient Care Associate: SICU/Neuro ICU-24 hours/week, NIGHTS

Department: ICU‑Surgical And Neuroscience – B2 | Shift: Night (US) | Salary range: $43,599 – $56,679 per year

About the role

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works under the direction of the Registered Nurse. During the assigned work period, PCAs collect patient data, complete personal care, perform point‑of‑care testing such as whole blood glucose, turn and position or mobilize patients, and assist with the needs of assigned patients with a focus on progress toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute care stay. The PCA is trained to perform technical procedures such as blood draw and electrocardiography. The role promotes the availability of resources for patient care through collaboration with Materiel’s Coordinators for use, stocking, and storage of supplies, and participates in the creation and maintenance of a clean, orderly, and safe environment of care. PCAs may also be asked to serve as activity companions for patients requiring 1:1 observation. The Patient Care Assistant assists in the delivery of patient care provided by the caregiving team, assuring that competent, compassionate patient care is uniformly provided.

Responsibilities

• Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient’s health or situation, including vital signs, height and weight, and food and fluid intake and output.
• Reports abnormal findings to the RN and patient care team.
• Participates in care planning and the nursing report process.
• Incorporates patient/family rights to participate in decision making about their care.
• Utilizes standardized techniques for keeping patients and families informed.
• Provides personal care to patients including bathing, oral care, and skin care.
• Assists the patient with eating and hydration, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
• Incorporates safe patient handling into basic restorative care such as ambulation, range of motion, and use of assistive and prosthetic devices.
• Employs strategies to promote a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
• Demonstrates standard and transmission‑based precautions and infection control techniques.
• Provides details related to patient progress toward the achievement of goals and outcomes to the RN.
• Documents all care in the patient record.

Schedule

Night shift. Weekend and holiday commitments per staffing guidelines.

Pay

Salary range: $43,599.00 – $56,679.00 annually.