Patient Care Associates - Urgent!!

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. Delivers

appropriate 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 according to the needs / age of the patient / population

served; 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. Answers call bells, prepares patients for

meals, prepares meals and feeds patients; performs / assists with

baths; assists patient in mobility; 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. Ensures 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. May be required to float to alternate

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

patient care requirements to ensure continuity of care and optimal

operations. Basic Qualifications ~ High School Diploma or GED,

required ~ Certified Nursing Assistant, preferred ~ Current BLS

certification through the American Heart Association or American

Red Cross, required ~2 years of work experience 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) ~ Ability to understand written

• instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations;

demonstrates skills for assigned specialty area / function or

assigned procedures ~ Demonstrated ability to perform duties with

increased responsibilities. ~ Ability to perform duties requiring

prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting. ~

Basic knowledge and understanding of PPE protocols and universal

precautions. ~ Position 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.