What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) TCU Cardiac/Telemetry position at St. Elizabeth Healthcare?
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Job Type:
RegularScheduled Hours:
36Job Summary:
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for our 3S Cardiac Step-Down Unit located within the Ft. Thomas Hospital.Patient Care Assistant (PCA), 3S TCU Cardiac/Telemetry Ft. Thomas - 23 Bed Unit
Shift/Hours: Full-Time 36 hours/week, Day Shift 7A-7P
Job Description:
The best nursing career starts here.
Join our Patient Care Assistant team and find out what it means to be Right Here. Starting your PCA career at St. Elizabeth means you'll enjoy the culture, compensation, and benefits you want, while receiving the support you need to advance your career. You'll get on-the-job training, paid time for classroom and clinical orientation, and individualized clinical orientation with a preceptor based upon experience.
With five Magnet-recognized facilities and a tradition of excellence unmatched in our region, St. Elizabeth is a place where PCAs can flourish, and where their commitment to patients is mirrored by our administration's commitment to them. Come see why we continue to be one of the most highly awarded health systems in our region.
The PCA is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the clerical functions and duties of a designated unit/program.
- Utilizes Customer Service skills when greeting patient/visitors and answering telephone.
- Demonstrates the ability to complete worklist tasks triggered by physician orders or nurse-generated tasks under the direct supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
- Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of a RN or LPN.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of patients.
Qualifications
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
- High school Diploma / GED
Specialized Knowledge:
- Ability to perform such tasks as vital signs
- Demonstrates knowledge of body mechanics
- General computer skills and applications
Kind and Length of Experience:
- Customer service experience
FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptRight Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.
