Allegan General Hospital seeks a Relief Patient Care Assistant to work on an "as needed" basis for our Emergency Department.
JOB DUTIES include, but may not be limited to:
•Provide direct care to the entire patient population served, which may include children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Direct care includes meeting physical and emotional needs of all patients, family and significant others served.
•Unit-specific competencies will be achieved and maintained within a time frame as determined by the department Nurse Leader.
•Identify symptoms of alleged/suspected abuse/neglect and report findings to RN.
•Effectively documents, in written or electronic format, and/or communicates all information relevant to patient care.
•Answers patients’ requests promptly and responds appropriately.
•Reports observations, assessments, and changes in condition, interventions and responses to intervention in a timely manner to the RN.
•Participates in performance improvement activities, including clinical quality and patient’s perception of care.
•Participates in staff orientation activities and peer support for new PCAs.
QUALIFICATIONS include, but may not be limited to:
•High School Diploma or GED
•Ability to provide direct & indirect patient care & support to entire patient age
population under the direction of a RN
•Effective communication skills, legible handwriting, reading & phone etiquette
•Positive, effective & collaborative interpersonal relationship skills
•Good prioritization & organizational skills, flexible & self-motivated
•Agreement to take MANDT training within 3 months of hire
•Medical terminology required or within 6 months of hire
•BLS required
•CNA course required, certification preferred
If you would like to be considered for this position, you must complete an online application through the "Join Our Team" link of our website: www.aghosp.org
Allegan General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer
