Patient Care Assistant - Medical Telemetry - Full-Time, A-Shift

phelpshealth; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role emphasizes safety, infection prevention, and collaboration with the nursing team.

Preferred candidates hold a CNA certification in Missouri; if uncertified or with less than one year of experience, attendance at the PCA Academy is required. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year experience preferred.
• CNA certification through Missouri preferred.
• If uncertified or less than one year experience, must attend PCA Academy.
• BLS must be obtained within first 90 days (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Follow hospital safety policies for infection prevention and patient handling.
• Provide basic patient care under supervision (vital signs, toileting, feeding, bathing, activity).
• Collaborate with nursing staff to meet basic patient needs and respond to requests.
• Document all patient care activities accurately for clinical decisions.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the care team to improve outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification preferred

Tools

BLS certification (preferred)

Job description

General Summary

Under the general supervision of a licensed nurse (RN, LPN, shift manager), the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, and notification of the licensed nurse when patient condition changes to provide patient care in an optimally safe environment.
• Provides basic patient care duties under the supervision of a licensed nurse such as, but not limited to: vital signs, glucometer checks, toileting, feeding, bathing, and activity measures, etc. Performs such actions within the guidelines established in hospital policy and procedure to support quality outcomes and patient safety.
• Works collaboratively with nursing staff to care for the basic needs of each patient and respond quickly to patient requests to ensure patient safety and enhance the patient's experience.
• Documents all patient care activities accurately and to support the clinical decision making of other health care team members.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate team members in order to improve patient outcomes and quality care.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Work Experience

One year experience preferred.

Certification/License

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through the state of Missouri preferred.

If uncertified or less than one year experience, must attend Phelps Health PCA Academy for training.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within first 90 days of employment (BLS training is provided).

Mental/Physical Requirements

Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities, standing, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, reaching and nearly constant walking required.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to infectious disease and communicable disease via blood and other bodily fluids. May encounter hostile persons at times.

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