Patient Care Assistant​/Certified Nurse Assistant; CNA - Medical​/Surgical & Telemetry

Job Title

Patient Care Assistant

Under the direction of a licensed registered nurse, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I assist in direct patient care by providing for activities of daily living (ADL), comfort, nutrition, and hygiene needs for the adult and geriatric patient. Takes and records clinical measures, collects specimens, provides transportation, and maintains equipment and supplies. Immediately informs RN of any changes in patient condition and reinforces patient teaching as part of providing a safe patient centered care environment.

May assist with patient charts as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

The Patient Care Assistant/Clerical Coordinator (PCA/CC) role does all of the above and also is responsible for some clerical coordinator responsibilities which includes processing and monitoring electronic orders for STAT, asap orders, verified orders and provides follow-up as needed. Maintains and updates pertinent patient information in computer systems. Answers all phone calls and greets visitors. Completes census sheet each night ages call lights.

Is an EPIC resource to the department.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Recent employment as a Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Experience in computerized charting preferred

License

Required:

• Either current certification as a Nursing Assistant/CNA from the State of California, or
• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse license, or
• Current RN license, or
• Completion of first semester and ongoing enrollment in nursing program

Certifications

Required:

Current BLS certification required

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than 1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County's health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the  U.S. News & World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag's awards and accreditations, visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

• Job Identification 126023
• Job Category Nursing
• Locations 1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA, 92663, US 16200 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA, 92618, US
• Pay Range $21.44 - $33.16/hour
• Remote or Onsite Onsite