Patient Care Assistant PRN med/surg

Wooster Community Hospital; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Wooster Community Hospital in Wooster, OH seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support nursing staff in med/surg units. This PRN position requires compassionate care, effective communication with patients and the health care team, and adherence to the hospital’s nursing philosophy and service standards.

You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and basic clinical tasks under licensed staff, transport patients, participate in rounds, and document care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must complete WCH PCA training on hire.
• ED: EMT or STNA certification required upon hire.
• Transitional Care Unit: STNA certification required.
• No written disciplinary action in the last 12 months.
• Maintain current AHA Healthcare Provider BLS card.

Responsibilities

• Assists nurses in meeting patient needs as directed by RN/LPN.
• Communicates effectively with patients and health care team.
• Safely transports patients via wheelchair, beds, or carts.
• Round on patients to identify needs and safety issues.
• Participates in huddles and team collaboration.
• Provides hygiene care, comfort measures, and nutrition support.
• Under licensed staff: document care in a timely manner.
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers.

Skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Clinical experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

EMT certification or STNA Certification

STNA Certification

WCH PCA training upon hire

AHA Healthcare Provider BLS

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Patient Care Assistant PRN med/surg

MED-SURG-3 Casual Technical Wooster Community Hospital, Wooster, OH, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 3282

Salary Range: $16.21 To $22.17 Hourly

Patient Care Assistant- PCA

MAIN FUNCTION:

Assists nurses in meeting patient needs as directed by RN/LPN. Communicates effectively with patients, support person(s) and other members of the health care team.

Follows WCH Nursing Philosophy and practice model which are derived from the Synergy model and appropriate Service Standards as outlined in Employee Handbook.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Director, Department Clinical Manager, Charge Nurses, RN, LPN

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must successfully complete WCH PCA training upon hire.
• If working in ED, must be an EMT or have State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) Certification upon hire
• If working on the Transitional Care Unit, must have STNA Certification
• No written disciplinary action in the last 12 months
• Maintain a current AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider BLS card while in this position.

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Personal computer experience and keyboarding skills
• Medical terminology course or demonstrated knowledge
• Successful completion of 1 st semester / quarter of clinical experience in LPN or RN program or have STNA Certification

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Employees in this position may be:

• Exposed to blood, body fluids and/or airborne pathogens and are required to wear personal protective equipment
• Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, turn, crouch, and bend as necessary to complete nursing care tasks
• Required to take "on call" status
• Reassigned to another unit to perform duties within currentjob description
• Subject to STHR (short term hour reduction) according to policy

DUTIES:

• Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritized and completed in an independent and timely manner. Effectively utilizes time management and organizational skills.
• Safely transports patients via wheelchair, beds, and/or carts throughout facility
• Round on patients to identify and meet patient needs and safety issues
• Participates in huddles/team collaboration
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment
• Under the direction of licensed nursing staff:
• Provide appropriate hygiene care for patients
• Provide comfort measures
• Follow infection control guidelines and safety precautions
• Assist patients with nutrition, elimination and activity/mobility
• Specimen collection and transport using appropriate technique
• Completes surgical / procedure prep (if applicable)
• Accurately document care provided in a timely manner
• Demonstrate reasonable and rational judgment in decision making
• Assist with flow of unit:
• Obtains & returns supplies and equipment as directed
• Operates and cleans equipment safely and appropriately. Initiates work orders/ reports to appropriate person
• Cleans and maintains nursing station, report and break rooms, kitchen areas and others as assigned
• Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers
• Other duties as assigned by management team