Patient Care Assistant-FIT

Loma Linda University Health; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Job summary

Loma Linda University Health-Murrieta seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA)-FIT as part of the hospital-wide float pool. This role has no home unit and works across departments, supporting RN-led patient care with flexibility to changes in shift priorities and assignments.

Candidates should have completed an approved CNA program or MA program, or Nursing Fundamentals; minimum six months nursing assistant or MA experience preferred; BLS certification required; English (Spanish preferred).

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved CNA program, MA program or Nursing Fundamentals required.
• Minimum six months nursing assistant or MA experience preferred.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect age-specific patient care under RN supervision.
• Support units across multiple departments as part of float pool staffing.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork and safe patient care at all times.

Skills

CNA knowledge

Patient care

BLS knowledge

Education

CNA program

MA program

Nursing Fundamentals

Job description

Job Summary:

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA)-FIT is a member of the hospital wide internal float-pool that serves multiple unit/departments under the Loma Linda University Health-Murrieta (LLUMC-Murrieta). PCA-FIT employees do not have a home-base unit, but instead, functions out of a home department and are scheduled and assigned according to the needs of the organization. Supplements unit/department-based resources during periods of high census fluctuation, legislative leaves and staffing needs. Must demonstrate flexibility and willingly accept changing assignments and job duties at the beginning and throughout the shift as requested. Serves as a proficient team member and works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to perform direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate care that provides a safe, comfortable and healing environment. Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize customer service in a manner that supports excellence in safe patient care and professionalism. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience:

Successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or successful completion of a Medical Assisting (MA) program, or completion of School of Nursing Fundamentals required. Minimum six months nursing assistant or MA experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of unlicensed assistant personnel scope of practice for healthcare required. Able to speak, read and write legibly in English (and Spanish preferred); use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Outlook, electronic medical record, electronic event reporting program; operate and troubleshoot patient care equipment required for the position; perform basic patient care activities using proper body mechanics and safety precautions; relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others; be consistent in following policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; orient and teach employees new to PCA position; accept direction; collaborate with RN to problem solve; perform duties with supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple patient assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position; discern temperature variances through touch; exhibit professional behavior at all times.

Licensures and Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association required.

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