Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Neuro Spine Specialty Surgery, Full Time, Night Shift

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health invites applications for a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support the Neuro Spine Specialty Surgery Unit at UC Medical Center in Cincinnati. The role includes basic direct patient care, vital signs, ADL assistance, hygiene, and safety measures under clinical supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or GED and current STNA Certification, with clinical rotation or PCA Novice Program completed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current STNA Certification, Clinical Rotation completed, or Completion of PCA Novice Program.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant provides basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel in accordance with delegation law and rules and current education.
• Maintains an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors.
• Provides all patient care in a manner that is culturally based and age specific; measures vital signs and reports changes.
• Assists with activities of daily living (ADL's) and with hygiene and comfort measures; changes linens; handles drainage bags and disposables.
• Assists with respiratory care; may perform EKG's, mobile phlebotomy, and blood glucose.
• Communicates patient observations to RN; records measurements and data; documents treatments and procedures; responds to nurse call system.
• Facilitates maintenance of a clean, safe environment; re-orders and stocks materials; reports maintenance issues.
• Ensures call lights are answered promptly and patient identification bands are correctly placed; uses universal precautions.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

STNA Certification / Clinical Rotation / PCA Novice Program

Job description

Job Description

Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Neuro Spine Specialty Surgery.

Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Neuro Spine Specialty Surgery.

UC Health is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support the Neuro Spine Specialty Surgery Unit at UC Medical Center.

The Patient Care Assistant will provide basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel in accordance with delegation law and rules and current education. This position will work at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors.

About UC Medical Center

As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current STNA Certification, Clinical Rotation completed, or Completion of PCA Novice Program

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at Uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we’re proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering. As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world -class care for not only our community but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant provides basic direct patient care as delegated by clinical professional personnel in accordance with delegation law and rules and current education. The PCA maintains an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and visitors.
• Provides all patient care in a manner that is culturally based and age specific. Measures vital signs; reports all changes including mental status. Specimen collection. Assists with activities of daily living (ADL's)
• Provides hygiene and comfort measures. Change linens as needed. Empties drainage bags and records outputs disposes of bodily fluids/waste. Utilizes patient care equipment.
• Assists with respiratory care for patients. May perform EKG's mobile care phlebotomy (MCP), and blood glucose.
• Communicates patient observations to RN timely and appropriately. Records measurements and patient data. Documents treatments and procedures performed. Responds to and utilizes nurse call system. Reception and phone duties, as directed. Retrieves information from the computer.
• Facilitates the maintenance of a clean, safe and organized environment for patients and coworkers. Removes equipment when no longer in use to appropriate area for cleaning. Re-orders and stocks materials as necessary. Reports maintenance issues.
• Ensures call lights answered promptly. Ensures placement of patient identification bands. Ensures that side rails and restraints are applied for patient safety and per policy. Uses proper body mechanics and universal precautions.