Patient Care Assistant​/CNA​/PCT

Overview

Position: Patient Care Assistant/PCT/C.N.A

SHIFT: Day Shift (7A-7P)

JOB TYPE: Full-time

FACILITY TYPE: 20 bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient)

JOB PERKS: Night/Weekend shift differentials, 401K MATCH (100% vested day ONE after the eligibility period has been met!), Paid Employee Referrals, FREE Parking

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. Our hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork, diversity, equity, and equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros. This description retains only information relevant to the role and avoids non-job-related promotional content.

• Position responsible for performing advanced indirect and selected direct patient care duties in support of the nursing process under the direction of an RN and for performing related clerical functions, with knowledge of growth and development principles as they relate to different life cycles.
• Provide advanced indirect and selected direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a physician or registered nurse within the scope of hospital-approved PCA skills inventory; collaborate with the healthcare team to plan, expedite and promote quality patient care; use critical thinking to identify and respond to abnormal findings and report to the nurse immediately; maintain simple drainage devices;
  
  take patient vital signs, perform blood glucose checks, perform EKGs, monitor intake and output, and maintain related records; perform skin preps and prepare patients for procedures as directed.
• Answer call bells, prepare patients for meals, assist with meals and feeding, assist with baths, support mobility, transport patients within the facility, and perform assigned treatments as directed; maintain equipment and patient rooms in orderly fashion; perform housekeeping duties for patient rooms; perform assigned data entry via computer; serve as Unit Clerk and/or monitor patients as assigned.
• Ensure safe care to patients by adhering to policies/procedures/standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice.

• Promote professional growth by meeting requirements for mandatory all-staff meetings/continuing education/skills competency; support department goals; serve as preceptor/mentor/resource to less experienced staff.

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• Certified Nursing Assistant, preferred
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required
• 2 years of work experience in an acute care hospital as a Nursing Assistant or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program, required (preferred for hires in Oklahoma)
• Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations; demonstrates skills for assigned specialty area/function or procedures
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties with increased responsibilities
• Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting
• Basic knowledge and understanding of PPE protocols and universal precautions
• Position requires fluency in English; written and verbal communication
• Pennsylvania Candidates:
  Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), & Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date