Patient Care Assistant; PCA - Emergency Department PRN

Description

PRN – Shifts vary. Starting pay $20.40 to $24.98 (Based on Experience). At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

• High school graduate
• Completion of nursing assistant program or previous experience
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
• Previous hospital experience preferred

• Works under the direct supervision and instruction of the RN to provide direct patient care activities.
• Provides direct patient care for patients of all ages that includes, but is not limited to, personal care and hygiene, vital signs, and ambulation.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to provide patient care.
• Documents patient care appropriate to role in the patient chart.
• Reports directly to supervising RN or department charge nurse.
• For patients requiring close observation for safety: positions self in room at the bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless directed by RN.
• Assists in set up, take down, and cleaning of equipment.
• Maintains patient room order and keeps rooms adequately stocked.
• Assists clinicians with procedures within scope of practice.
• Assists with the transport of patients as needed.
• Communicates in a professional manner with patients and colleagues.
• Advocates for the patient at all times.
• Maintains OMC organizational competencies and nursing competencies pertinent to job title and area of work.
• Manages information in accordance with state and federal requirement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Olmsted Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.