Patient Care Assistant - Med/Surg - Full Time - Nights

OakBend Medical Center; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OakBend Medical Center in Texas seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed nursing staff in the Medical/Surgical Unit. You will assist with patient care, monitor patients under supervision, and perform clerical duties to keep the unit running smoothly.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and may substitute experience. Certification in BLS is required, and several CNA/CMA/EMT/CMHT/RBT licenses are acceptable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant experience may substitute.
• Certification in BLS through the American Heart Association required.
• Experience in direct patient care preferred; eligible for nursing programs may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed nursing staff in providing patient care.
• Provide observer/sitter services for patients requiring constant observation.
• Provide clerical support for the clinical unit.

Skills

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Data entry

Care documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Nursing Manager and the direct supervision of the Clinical Coordinator or designated Licensed/Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for assisting licensed nursing staff in providing care to patients in the Medical/Surgical Unit. The PCA supports the medical care of the patients pursuant to the objectives of the hospital and in accordance with hospital policy, the hospital mission statement, and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing. Provides the services of an observer/sitter for any patient who requires constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Provides clerical support for the functions of the clinical unit.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High school graduate or equivalent; relevant experience in lieu of High School Diploma/GED education will be considered.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience In An Accredited Healthcare Facility Preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Any one of the following

• Certified as a Nursing Assistant by the Texas Department of Health (CNA); or
• Certified Medical Assistant; or
• Certified Mental Health Technician (CMHT); or
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT); or
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT); or
• Licensed Paramedic; or
• Completion of U.S. Military Hospital Corpsman training; or
• Experience or education in lieu of certification/license
• Nursing student having completed fundamentals of nursing (LVN or RN); or
• Current enrollment in an accredited EMT program; or
• Completion of formal nursing assistance (certification or licensing) program; or
• Completion of Patient Care Technician program; or
• Graduate of a foreign nursing program with nursing credentials/licensure in country of origin; or
• One year of experience in direct patient care in an acute care setting
• Graduate of a healthcare related field (e.g. psychology, physical therapy, physiology, etc.)

Certification in BLS through the American Heart Association also required.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of basic clinical skills to deliver direct patient care to an individual or group of patients including but not limited to vital signs and activities of daily living. Accepts assigned responsibilities as an accountable member of the health care team. Proficient with data entry/computer skills for care documentation.

ABOUT OAKBEND

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.