Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Medical/Surgical Floor, FT (DAYS)

JOB SUMMARY

Delivers direct/indirect patient care to patients of all ages from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult to geriatric under the supervision of a registered nurse and or licensed practical nurse. Demonstrates critical thinking to assure the delivery of safe, quality age specific care. Documents accurately and in a timely manner. Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory/ accrediting body requirements; and professional practice standards.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction of the registered nurse/licensed practical nurse assists in the provision of safe patient care. Perform skills that include observation and documentation as directed by a RN/ LPN.
• Assists in positioning, lifting and transporting patients to other departments, ADLs, and personal hygiene and documents.
• Application of oxygen but may not adjust rate.
• Performs, reports and documents patient blood glucose per capillary fingerstick.
• Provides water, linens and nourishments for patients and documents.
• Feeds patients when required and documents.
• Obtains, reports and documents vital signs i.e., temperature, blood pressure, respiration, pulse, oxygen saturation.
• Obtains, reports and documents I & O.
• Obtains, reports and documents weights.
• Obtains, reports and documents heights.
• Reports and documents elimination.
• Collects, labels and sends specimens to Laboratory.
• Answers call lights promptly.
• Communicates effectively with team members and other healthcare providers.
• Accepts delegated responsibilities for unit activities on assigned shift.
• Documents all aspects of patient care provided and maintains patient records in a timely manner as appropriate for unit.
• Provides patients and family members with information as appropriate.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new and tenured Patient Care Assistants under the supervision of a RN/ LPN.
• Provides basic secretarial support as needed to include:
• Entering orders into the system software.
• Answering phones.