JOB SUMMARY :
The Patient Care Assistant I (PCA I) is accountable for supporting patient care activities, under the supervision of a registered nurse, in the clinic setting and on inpatient nursing units.
The PCA I works closely with the charge nurse and staff nurses to assure patient care needs are met. The PCA I performs patient care activities, as delegated, and adheres to patient safety measures.
The PCA I is competent in the performance of basic patient care activities, medical terminology, communication, organizational, and computer skills.
The PCA I demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
1.Education / Licensure / Specialized Training :
a.Education : High School diploma or the equivalent or technical skills / training appropriate to the specialty area.
b.Licensure / Certification : a) Certified Nurse Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant. Nursing students actively attending an accredited nursing program or who have graduated are exempt of certification requirement provided a satisfactory completion of first clinical / foundations course.
b) Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart
Association (AHA) approved program.
c) Other certificates as required by unit / service / clinic.
2.Work Experience : Six (6) months - One (1) year related clinical experience preferred.
3.Skills / Knowledge : SAMA certification within 90 days of hire.
EKG, and / or Phlebotomy competency validation required, as
applicable to specialty area within 6 months of hire.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
1.Communication Skills :
Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)
2.Other Skills : Medical Terms PC
Medical Terms PC
3.Work Schedule :
Weekends Holidays Flexible
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