Job Title
Patient Care Associate-Operating Rooms-afternoon shift
Job Location Name
Harper Hospital
Job Description
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is a member of the patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The PCA is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and PCA skills and abilities. The PCA will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse. 1. Collaborates and cooperates with care team members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes productive employee relations among staff members. Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and objective of continuous improvement, team work and the mission, vision and values of the DMC.* 2. . Maintains confidentiality. * . Shares joint accountability (with the institution) for maintaining competencies. * 8. Performs other tasks as assigned (see task list).* * The essential functions of this job include but are not limited to those marked with an asterisk. [BRASSRING IMPORT 10/28/16]
Minimum Qualifications
1. High school diploma or GED. 2. Graduation from a school of practical nursing OR 3. Completion of one of the following: a. A Certified PCA/PCT Program. b. A Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training. c. A Medical Assistant Program. d. An EMT program. e. A phlebotomy training program. With six (6) months direct patient care experience, preferred. [BRASSRING IMPORT 10/28/16]
Category
Nursing / Patient Care - Other
Work Shift
Afternoons
Benefit Status
FULL TIME
Bi-Weekly Hours
80
Work Week
Monday thru Friday
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