Primary Care Assistant - RN Pittsburg

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care under the supervision of person(s) licensed by a State regulatory board to prescribe medication and treatment, or under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).

Maintains professional accountability for the provision of patient care for the assigned patients.

Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments.

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; consideration will be given for comparable education experience and successful licensure.
• Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining a current LPN license within the hiring state in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all State Board of Nursing requirements.
• Can be new or experienced LPN.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
• NOTE:
  
  one or more of the following certifications may be required based on the position or unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
• S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support)
• Six Assessment & Care Modules
• Other unit‑specific certifications as required
• Preferred Certification: IV Certification within 1 year of hire.

• Stand/Walk most of the time on duty; significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance.
• Push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds.
• Push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits – including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.