ICU PCA II: Critical Care Patient Support - Day Shift

Knapp Medical Center; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX is seeking an ICU Patient Care Assistant II to join our ICU nursing team. This role provides direct patient care for critically ill patients, assists with daily activities, monitors patient status, and supports a safe environment for patients and staff.

The PCA II works under RN supervision, performing indirect care, monitoring cardiac rhythms, and may perform EKGs, glucose checks, catheter care, and wound care as allowed by hospital policy.

Qualifications

• Current Certification in Patient Care required.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist ICU nurses with patient care such as bathing, repositioning, vital signs, intake/output, and mobility
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition, behavior, or equipment alarms
• Perform advanced skills allowed at the PCA II level (often EKGs, glucose checks, catheter care, wound care assistance, etc., depending on hospital policy)
• Stock and maintain supplies, equipment, and patient rooms to support ICU workflow
• Assist with transporting patients, preparing rooms for admissions, and supporting emergency response situations
• Document care accurately in the electronic medical record and communicate effectively with the care team

Skills

Vigilant monitoring

EKG reading

Dysrhythmia awareness

Patient care fundamentals

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Monitor technician

Job description

Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, TX is seeking an ICU Patient Care Assistant II to join our ICU nursing team. This role provides direct patient care for critically ill patients, assists with daily activities, monitors patient status, and supports a safe environment for patients and staff.

The PCA II works under RN supervision, performing indirect care, monitoring cardiac rhythms, and may perform EKGs, glucose checks, catheter care, and wound care as allowed by hospital policy.