Patient Care Assistant

Position Overview

Position responsible for

performing advanced indirect and selected direct patient care

duties in support of the nursing process in a competent manner

under the direction of an RN and for performing related clerical

functions, must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth

and development as it relates to the different life cycles.

Essential Job Functions

• Must be

able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care

to the patient served.

advanced indirect and selected direct patient care at a competent

level as directed by a physician or registered nurse within the

scope of hospital-approved Patient Care Assistant skills inventory

collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to plan,

expedite and promote quality patient care; employs critical

thinking skills when identifying and responding to abnormal

findings, reporting such to the nurse immediately; maintains simple

drainage devices; takes patient vital signs, perform blood glucose

checks, perform EKGs, monitor intake and output, and maintain

related records; perform skin preps and prepares patient for

procedures as directed.

transports patients within the facility and performs assigned

treatments, as directed; maintains equipment and patient rooms in

orderly fashion; performs housekeeping duties for patient rooms,

performs assigned data entry via computer; serves as Unit Clerk

and / or monitors patients as assigned.

safe care to patients adhering to policies / procedures / standards of

care, within budgetary specifications, including time management,

supply management, and accuracy of practice.

Other

Qualifications

Promotes individual professional growth / development by meeting

requirements for mandatory all-staff meetings / continuing

education / skills competency; supports department goals which

contribute to the success of the organization; serves as

preceptor / mentor / resource to less experienced staff.

locations at the request of leadership, based on staffing needs and

patient care requirements to ensure continuity of care and optimal

operations.

Basic Qualifications

School Diploma or GED, required

Nursing Assistant, preferred

certification through the American Heart Association or American

Red Cross, required

in an acute care hospital as a Nursing Assistant or currently

enrolled in an accredited nursing program, required (this

qualification is preferred for hires in

Oklahoma)

demonstrates skills for assigned specialty area / function or

assigned procedures

perform duties with increased responsibilities.

standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting.

protocols and universal precautions.

requires fluency in English; written and verbal communication.

Physical Requirements

Typical functions of this role include standing, sitting and

walking a majority of the time. There are occasions when kneeling,

stooping, bending or reaching may be necessary.

The employee must be

able to lift and / or move up to 10 lbs on a regular basis. There may

be occasions in which the employee must be able to lift or move up

to 40 lbs.

Specific

vision abilities required by this job include close vision,

distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception

and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the

work environment is usually mild to moderate. Exposure to fumes,

airborne particles and chemicals and risk of electric shock can

occur. Risk of radiation can occur regularly.