Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA)

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Attend to patient and family's immediate needs and problems by acknowledging and providing required attention. 
• Assist the patient with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing and hygiene needs. 
• Report all pertinent information regarding patient's condition to the appropriate nursing staff. 
• Assist in providing patients with nutritional needs as per physician order. 
• Interact with the Food and Nutrition Services to maintain an adequate supply of nourishment for the patients. 
• Provide patients with hygiene, nutritional needs, ambulation, toileting and linen changes. 
• Restock necessary supplies on a daily basis and as needed. 
• Maintain orderliness and appearance of the unit by keeping work area clean and tidy. 
• Order supplies from Central Supply to keep the par levels with an acceptable range. 
• Transport patients on stretchers and beds in accordance with required safety guidelines. 
• Document care provided on the medical record as appropriate. 
• Interact with the Environmental Department to ensure an adequate supply of clean linen or daily patient care. 
• Collect and transport specimens as directed and in accordance with hospital policy. 
• Provide RN/LPN with accurate and timely intake/output data, vital signs, blood glucose results and other data as assigned. 
• Respond to call lights within a maximum of FIVE minutes or communicate inability to do so to assure the response target is met. 
• Report patient needs to RN/LPN immediately. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within new hire period 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistants Program or previous hospital training 
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification 
• Six months of experience in an acute care hospital setting 

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Physical Requirements:

• The position requires a considerate amount of physical work not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.
• The individual will be required to pull up or reposition patients in bed, lift supplies, place equipment or supports, and push beds throughout the hospital.
• The individual must be able to bend over to perform certain duties such as check chest tube drainage, check urine output, etc.
• The individual must be able to quickly maneuver throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.
• Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills.
• In the event there is a need to evacuate the building, heavy lifting will be required to carry patients to safety.
• Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the Healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
• Special Demands: Essential Sensory requirement - ability to visually assess patients and implement plan of care.
• Essential Technical/Motor Skill - finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination are necessary when charting, using equipment, and providing direct patient care.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.