Patient Care Assistant II

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma’s Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to join our team. This full-time, regular role provides direct and indirect non-professional nursing care in clinic, hospital or home settings under supervision, including vital signs, charting and support with daily living activities.

The position requires current Long-Term Care (CNA) certification and about one year of patient care experience, with a focus on safety, documentation and compassionate care

Qualifications

• Knowledge and abilities to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to record observations and activities accurately.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Capacity to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs, assists with activities of daily living and hygiene, and collects certain lab specimens.
• Charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient’s condition.
• Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared.
• Escorts patients to and from various destinations.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and handles basic clerical tasks.
• Manages supplies, orders and receipt of materials.
• Participates in follow-up activities and recruitment of at-risk persons for health services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Observation recording

Following directions

Interpersonal skills

Nursing techniques

Education

Long-Term Care (CNA) certification

Job description

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Job Posting Title

Patient Care Assistant II

Agency

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

12 hour shifts 6:30a-7:00p or 6:30p-7:00a

PCA II salary $45,760.00 ($22.00 hourly)

Shift differentials $0.87 hour for hours on evening and night shifts worked only, does not apply for leave used.

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct and indirect non-professional nursing care or outreach services in a clinic, hospital, institution or home setting under nursing or medical supervision. This includes performing duties such as taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, charting, escorting patients, assisting with activities of daily living, and ordering and receiving supplies.

Typical Functions

• Performs direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.
• Charts observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient’s condition.
• Performs delegated or other specialized functions as educationally prepared.
• Escorts patients to and from various destinations.
• Assists in maintaining and providing a clean, safe environment.
• Orders, receives and stores supplies and performs basic clerical functions.
• Participates in follow-up activities and tracking clients, schedules appointments and performs other related tasks.
• Provides case finding and recruitment of at risk persons for comprehensive health services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position and agency operations.

Level Descriptor

This is the career level of this job family where employees perform a full range of patient care duties or services under nursing or medical direction. This includes taking vital signs, obtaining lab specimens, assisting with activities of daily living, observing and charting patient information, and reporting appropriate information to supervisors. It may also include providing various outreach services to clients within the community.

Education And Experience

Must have current Long-Term Care (CNA) certification. Education and Experience required at this level consists of one year of experience in providing patient care.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the English language in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; of public health services available to the community; of record keeping; of the techniques of interviewing, of basic nursing practices and techniques; of basic methods of sanitation and personal hygiene; and of medical terminology. Ability is required to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to apply basic nursing techniques.

Special Requirements

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S.

• 427.8.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.