Patient Care Assistant

Patient Care Assistant – Emerus Holdings, Inc.

The position is responsible for performing advanced indirect and selected direct patient care duties in support of the nursing process in a competent manner under the direction of an RN. The role also involves related clerical functions and requires knowledge of growth and development principles across life cycles.

• High School Diploma or GED, required
• Certified Nursing Assistant, preferred
• Current BLS certification, required
• 2 years of work experience in an acute care hospital as a Nursing Assistant or current enrollment 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 assigned 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

• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the patient served
• Deliver appropriate 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 according to the needs/age of the patient/population served; collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to plan, expedite, and promote quality patient care; employ critical thinking skills when identifying and responding to abnormal findings, reporting such 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 patient for procedures as directed
• Answer call bells, prepare patients for meals, prepare meals and feed patients; assist with baths; assist patients in 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 adhering to policies/procedures/standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice

• Promote individual professional growth/development by meeting requirements for mandatory all‑staff meetings/continuing education/skills competency; support department goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serve as preceptor/mentor/resource to less experienced staff

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care