What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) / Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Med Surg position at Olmsted Medical Center?
.75 FTE - Day Shifts - Twelve Hour Shifts
Starting Wage - $19.59 - $24.49 (Based on Experience)
Qualifications:
- High school graduate
- Completion of nursing assistant program or previous experience
- Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
- Previous hospital experience preferred
Job Responsibilities:
- Works under the direct supervision and instruction of the RN to provide direct patient care activities.
- Provides direct patient care for patients of all ages that includes, but not limited to, personal care and hygiene, vital signs, and ambulation.
- Collaborates with healthcare team to provide patient care.
- Documents patient care appropriate to role in the patient chart.
- Reports directly to supervising RN/LPN or department charge nurse.
- For patients requiring close observation for safety: positions self in room at the bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless directed by RN.
- Assists in set up, take down, and cleaning of equipment.
- Maintains patient room order and keeps rooms adequately stocked.
- Assists with the transport of patients as needed.
- Functions as a health unit coordinator.
- Communicates in a professional manner with patients and colleagues.
- Advocates for the patient at all times.
- Maintains OMC organizational competencies and nursing competencies pertinent to job title and area of work.
- Manages information in accordance with state and federal requirement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Salary : $20 - $24
