PCU Night Shift: Patient Care Assistant

MultiCare Health System; Puyallup (WA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support the Occupational Medicine team, assisting RNs and physicians within nursing practice. The role offers night shifts, 12-hour rotations, and a split FTE arrangement, with opportunities to collaborate with the hospital's care teams and gain hands-on patient experience.

The PCA will perform patient care per RN/physician directions, assist with dressing changes, data collection, vital signs, and

Qualifications

• Certification as Nursing Assistant in Washington state.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers current.
• Enrollment in an accredited RN program may substitute certification; RN students require Nurse’s Assistant registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as directed by RN/physician.
• Assist with dressing changes, data collection, documentation and vital signs.
• Demonstrate service orientation, professional integrity and sound decision-making.
• Prioritize tasks with organization and flexibility in a busy clinical setting.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification (WA)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

RN program enrollment (if applicable)

Job description

MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support the Occupational Medicine team, assisting RNs and physicians within nursing practice. The role offers night shifts, 12-hour rotations, and a split FTE arrangement, with opportunities to collaborate with the hospital's care teams and gain hands-on patient experience.

The PCA will perform patient care per RN/physician directions, assist with dressing changes, data collection, vital signs, and