Patient Care Assistant

Emerus; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

401K match (fully vested day 1 of elig

paid referrals

Job summary

Emerus is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for PRN Days at a 20-bed small-format hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient). Under the supervision of an RN, you will perform advanced indirect and selected direct patient care and support the nursing process.

You will assist with feeding, mobility, vital signs, and routine tasks, while maintaining clean rooms and accurate documentation. Requires English fluency, BLS, and HS diploma; nursing program enrollment or CNA preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program; required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced indirect and selected direct patient care under RN/physician supervision.
• Take vitals, glucose checks, EKGs, monitor intake/output; document records.
• Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, meals, and transport; maintain room cleanliness.
• Ensure safe care, adhere to policies, procedures, and standards within budget and time constraints.

Skills

English fluency

Critical thinking

Math calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant

Current BLS certification

Act 33/73 clearances

Job description

HIGHLIGHTS

Job Type: PRN Days (7AM-7PM)

Facility Type: 20bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient)

Perks: Flexible Schedule, 401K match (fully vested day 1 of eligibility!!), paid referrals

Position Overview

Position 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 and for performing related clerical functions, must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the patient served
• Delivers 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; collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to plan, expedite and promote quality patient care; employs critical thinking skills when identifying and responding to abnormal findings, reporting such to the nurse immediately; maintains simple drainage devices; takes patient vital signs, perform blood glucose checks, perform EKGs, monitor intake and output, and maintain related records; perform skin preps and prepares patient for procedures as directed
• Answers call bells, prepares patients for meals, prepares meals and feeds patients; performs/assists with baths; assists patient in mobility; transports patients within the facility and performs assigned treatments, as directed; maintains equipment and patient rooms in orderly fashion; performs housekeeping duties for patient rooms, performs assigned data entry via computer; serves as Unit Clerk and/or monitors patients as assigned
• Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies/procedures/standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, and accuracy of practice

Other Job Functions

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

Basic Qualifications

• 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 currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program, required (this qualification is 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.