Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Administrative Skills, Basic Life Support (BLS), Catheterization, Communication Skills, Electronic Medical Records, Employee Orientation, Geriatrics, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Order Processing, Order Supplies, Patient Care, Patient Care Authorizations, Performance Management, Provider Credentialing, Registered Nurse (RN), Time Management
A Patient Care Assistant PCA assists in direct patient care, general clerical duties, and other related services as assigned under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The PCA reports to the Resource Nurse or Module Leader in the area of assignment and is accountable to the departments Nurse Leader and/or the House Supervisor on duty.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADL).
- Performs blood glucose monitoring through the finger stick method.
- Discontinues Foley catheters.
- Discontinues IV angiocaths and saline-locks.
- Orders and stores supplies.
- Documents effectively and appropriately in the patients electronic medical record.
- Obtains Vitals signs and reports abnormal findings to RN.
- Records I & O accurately and reports inconsistencies to RN.
- Performs chest compressions as a member of the code 100 team.
- Assists with physician order entry, scheduling procedures, and chart preparation as needed.
- Effectively documents 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 for the unit and the department of nursing.
- Participates in staff orientation activities and peer support for new PCAs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Licensure, Certification, Registration:
- Required Credentials: BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Preferred Credentials: Certified Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.