Float PCA - Days or Nights - Per Diem

Job Specifics

Career Department

Nursing Operations

Status

PRN

Shift

6:00am - 6:30pm or 6:00pm-6:30am

Average Weekly Hours

varies

Contact

Employment Specialists

Phone

740.393.9612

740.393.9643

Email

careers [at] knoxcommhosp [dot] org

Posting Date

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 12:00pm

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction of the registered nurse/licensed practical nurse assists in the provision of safe patient care. Perform skills that include observation and documentation as directed by a RN/ LPN.
• Assists in positioning, lifting and transporting patients to other departments, ADLs, and personal hygiene and documents.
• Application of oxygen but may not adjust rate.
• Performs, reports and documents patient blood glucose per capillary fingerstick.
• Provides water, linens and nourishments for patients and documents.
• Feeds patients when required and documents.
• Obtains, reports and documents vital signs i.e., temperature, blood pressure, respiration, pulse, oxygen saturation.
• Obtains, reports and documents I & O.
• Obtains, reports and documents weights.
• Obtains, reports and documents heights.
• Reports and documents elimination.
• Collects, labels and sends specimens to Laboratory.
• Answers call lights promptly.
• Communicates effectively with team members and other healthcare providers.
• Accepts delegated responsibilities for unit activities on assigned shift.
• Documents all aspects of patient care provided and maintains patient records in a timely manner as appropriate for unit.

Requirements Include

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• High School or Trade School students may be considered if their course of study could lead to full-time employment and they can legally work the hours necessary for the position.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or MA (Medical Assistant Certificate) preferred.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required.

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