Patient Care Assistant (ICU/TU) Nights, Every Third Weekend Only

Holland Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 65,904,000; Part time

Job summary

Holland Hospital’s ICU and Telemetry units rely on dedicated patient care teammates who support the nurse in delivering skilled care to seriously ill or injured patients. Under RN supervision, you will perform patient care tasks, document care activities, and help maintain a safe, clean unit.

This part-time role (16 hours every two weeks) features a 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM schedule, every third weekend. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, BLS within 60 days, and CNA experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher education is a plus.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers required within 60 days after hire.
• CNA experience is preferred; prior patient care experience encouraged.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer literacy is beneficial.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in delivering direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Documents patient care activities and data accurately using appropriate forms or information systems.
• Performs basic clinical skills including vital signs, aseptic technique, specimen collection and simple therapies.
• Gathers data including intake, output, vitals, weight, and point‑of‑care results.
• Assists with admission, transfer, or discharge of patients as needed.
• Provides clerical and reception support to the unit and maintains a neat, organized environment.

Skills

Vital sign measurement

Aseptic technique

Specimen collection

Simple respiratory therapy

Ostomy care

Orthopedic devices

Computer literacy

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Job description

Holland Hospital's 8 Bed Intensive Care and 22 bed Telemetry Unit provides state‑of‑the‑art intensive care to the lakeshore communities.

Each year, more than 2,600 seriously ill or injured patients are admitted to these units where they receive the highest level of care by a skilled multidisciplinary team.

The ICU and Telemetry units commonly care for patients presenting with Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, Pneumonia, Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarction and Stroke among other high acuity diagnosis.

Our top-rated safety standards and quality techniques ensure immediate intervention for patients with life‑threatening conditions.

Under supervision of the RN, serves as an integral member of the health care team by performing clerical and patient care assignments as delegated and permitted by law and regulatory bodies and institutional policies and procedures.

This position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and service appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned area.

PLEASE NOTE: You will need to be able to maintain this schedule throughout the year. This is not a summer only position.

Pay Range: $16.88 - $23.64/hour

Employment Type: Part Time, 16 hours every 2 weeks.

Schedule: 7pm to 7:30am, every third weekend ONLY

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required or proof of higher education, BLS for the Healthcare Provider by 60 days after hire required.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

• Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) preferred.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Computer literate preferred.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred.

PATIENT CARE

Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and receives written and/or verbal assignments and direction.

Documents patient care activities and patient data accurately using appropriate documentation forms and/or information systems.

Performs required clinical skills including but not limited to:

• Vital sign measurement
• aseptic technique
• specimen collection
• hot and cold applications
• simple respiratory therapy
• post mortem care
• ostomy care
• and, application of orthopedic devices.

Performs patient care tasks related to activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, hair, skin, and oral care.

Completes assigned patient duties within the time-frame established by the Registered Nurse.

Gathers data including but not limited to:

• Intake
• output
• vital signs
• patient height and weight
• and, point-of-care test results.

Assists with admission, transfer, or discharge of patients.

Observes patients carefully for changes and reports in a timely manner.

STANDARDS

Utilizes information while upholding the policies and procedures of Holland Hospital to continuously improve patient care, safety, and practice to enhance outcomes.

Reports patient safety issues utilizing the occurrence reporting system.

Able to describe the unit based quality improvement activities and implications for practice.

Assists with data collection for quality improvement activities.

Assists with the identification of actual and potential risks to patient safety.

Achieves unit specific initial and ongoing competencies.

Provides close care/1:1 direct observation of patients to maintain patient safety as assigned.

Interacts with and contributes to the professional development and training of peers, colleagues, and students.

UNIT MAINTENANCE

Supports the operation of the unit by completing assigned tasks. Performs ongoing supplies inventory. Stocks and cleans patient care areas. Assists with regulatory checks as delegated. Maintains a neat, uncluttered environment in patient room and/or treatment area.

CLERICAL AND RECEPTION

Supports patient care and unit operations by completing assigned tasks under supervision of the Registered Nurse. Performs file, chart, and forms maintenance. Functions as unit receptionist by promptly, politely, and professionally answering phone and greeting visitors. Assists with requests and facilitates communication between members of the health care team. Assists with other clerical/reception duties as assigned. Demonstrates knowledge of computer downtime procedures.

Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy

Why Holland Hospital? In a word—caring. Here, we not only strive to provide the best possible care to our patients, but also nurture the continued health and wellness of our most valuable asset: our employees. We believe superior service is only possible with a superior workforce. Our collaborative, can-do culture makes all things possible. And, our family‑like feel makes Holland Hospital not only a great place to work, but a career that feels like home.