Patient Care Assistant

To perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities, as assigned, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered that incorporates Family Centered Care in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population.

 

To perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities, as assigned, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered that incorporates Family Centered Care in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibility A: Assists with the collection and documentation of patient/family data. • Obtains and documents vital signs (without the use of continuous physiologic monitors) and notifies professional of abnormal findings as evidenced by supervisory observation and review of medical records. • Obtains and documents physiologic values using continuous physiologic monitors; responds appropriately to alarms and notifies professional of abnormal values as evidenced by supervisory observation and review of medical records. • Obtains and documents body measurements and intake and output and notifies the RN of abnormal finding as evidenced by supervisory observation and review of medical records. Responsibility B: Provides high quality, cost effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and in conjunction with the patient/family. • Demonstrates ability to collaborate with multiple RNs in a professional manner to prioritize workload based on patient/family needs as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback. • Provides basic hygienic care as evidenced by supervisory observation, verbal/written feedback. • Provides general comfort measures and performs other miscellaneous ADL’s as assigned as evidenced by supervisory observation, verbal/written feedback. • Ensures effective time/resource management by performing delegated tasks in a timely manner and appropriate utilization of non-busy time, as evidenced by supervisory observation, written/verbal feedback. • Collects and labels specimens for lab analysis and performs bedside testing, including quality control, as evidenced by supervisory observation, written/verbal feedback. • Performs unit specific tasks as outlined in the PCA Orientation Pathway list as evidenced by supervisory observation, written/verbal feedback. • Prepares patient room for patient admission with age appropriate supplies and equipment. • Performs clerical duties, as applicable. • Transports medications as requested, excluding controlled substances, following established medication security guidelines Responsibility C: Assists in identifying patient/family response to care provided. • Provides input to the RN for the development and ongoing modification of the plan of care, as evidenced by supervisory observation, verbal/written feedback, and review of the plan of care. • Assists in identifying patient response to care provided and reports patient condition to the RN to assure achievement of desired outcomes as evidenced by record review and verbal/written feedback. Responsibility D: Maintains accountability for development of self and participates in development of others. • Demonstrates willingness and ability to acquire new knowledge, demonstrate new skills needed to improve individual, team, and organizational performance as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback. • Acts as a resource to new employees and other members of the team to ensure the delivery of quality patient care as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback. • Attends mandatory training and development activities and meets institutional and departmental health and safety requirements by established deadlines as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback. • Remains current in unit/hospital information as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback. Responsibility E: Demonstrates commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. • Demonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills when dealing with patients/families, visitors, peers and other health care team members as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback. • Demonstrates the ability to problem solve, identify appropriate resources, adapt to ongoing changes and handle conflict management with a professional and supportive attitude as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback. • Maintains confidentiality concerning patient/family issues as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback. • Ensures and participates in ongoing communication with other health care team members in order to enhance the patient’s plan of care, advocate for the patient/family and facilitate unit operations as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback. • Performs basic clerical duties (computer, telephone, intercom system), as directed, as measured by supervisory observation, verbal/written feedback. • Prints and labels EKG monitor strips with patient’s name, medical record number, date, and time, as applicable, as evidenced by medical record review and supervisory observation. Responsibility F: Participates in achieving hospital/unit goals. • Demonstrates an understanding of on-going hospital/unit goals, structures and priorities as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback. • Participates in hospital/unit performance improvement initiatives as evidenced by supervisory observation and verbal/written feedback. SHARED ACCOUNTABILITIES • Knowledge and Skills • Knowledge of nursing care. • Ability to perform tasks for numerous patients, communicate effectively with the team, utilize monitoring equipment and basic patient care equipment, computer terminal and telecommunications equipment. QUALIFICATIONS The formal education and experience required for completely satisfactory performance in this job are as follows: Education Req Pref Education Level Education Details X H.S. Diploma or GED Licenses and Certifications Req Pref Enter Licenses/Certifications Licensing Authority Experience Req Pref Experience Experience Details Additional Experience Check here if other experience may substitute for some of the above experience and describe how. One of the following is required in addition to the high school diploma or GED: • Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g. Diploma/Course/Certificate/Associates Degree/Etc. completed in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program). • Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at the time of hire. • One (1) year of direct patient care experience. Standard ADA Settings General Requirements (needs the ability to at least...) Requirement Continually (80%) Frequently (50%) Occasionally (25%) Rarely/Never (<2%) Bend/Stoop X Climb Ladders X Climb Stairs X Crouch X Drive a company vehicle (CDL not required) X Drive a company vehicle (CDL required) X Kneel X Maintain Balance X Maintain personal hygiene and appearance X Reach X Sit X Stand X Twist X Walk X Work extended time without a break X Sensory Requirements (needs the ability to at least...) Requirement Continually (80%) Frequently (50%) Occasionally (25%) Rarely/Never (<2%) Hear - Normal Speech X Hear - Overhead Pages X Hear – Telephone Use X Vision – Color X Vision – Depth Perception X Vision – Far X Vision – Fine Details X Sensory Requirements (needs the ability to at least...) Requirement Continually (80%) Frequently (50%) Occasionally (25%) Rarely/Never (<2%) Vision – Near X Mental & Emotional Requirements (needs the ability to at least...) Requirement Continually (80%) Frequently (50%) Occasionally (25%) Rarely/Never (<2%) Adapt to shift work X Cope with anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm way X Cope with a high level of stress X Demonstrate a high degree of patience X Handle a high degree of flexibility X Handle multiple priorities in a stressful situation X Make decision under high pressure X Manage altercations X Work Alone X Work in areas that are close and crowded X Verbal Communication X Required Lifting (needs the ability to lift at least...) Requirement Continually (80%) Frequently (50%) Occasionally (25%) Rarely/Never (<2%) up to 10 lbs X 11 to 24 lbs X 25 to 34 lbs X 35 to 50 lbs X Over 50 lbs X Pushing/Pulling (needs the ability to push/pull at least...) Requirement Continually (80%) Frequently (50%) Occasionally (25%) Rarely/Never (<2%) up to 10 lbs X 11 to 24 lbs X 25 to 34 lbs X 35 to 50 lbs X Over 50 lbs X Hand Manipulation (needs the ability to ...) Requirement Continually (80%) Frequently (50%) Occasionally (25%) Rarely/Never (<2%) Grasp X Fine Manipulation X Use Keyboards and/or Mouse X Other Requirement Continually (80%) Frequently (50%) Occasionally (25%) Rarely/Never (>2%) Animal Handling X Has the ability to accept flexible schedule to meet unit needs. X Has the ability to accept call schedule to meet unit needs. X Environmental Exposure Requirement Continually (80%) Frequently (50%) Occasionally (25%) Rarely/Never (>2%) Blood/Body Fluids Exposure X Chemical Agents X Chemotherapeutic Agent(s) X Confined spaces (see definitions) X Dust, Fumes, Gases X Extremes in Temperature or Humidity (see definitions) X Hazardous or Moving Equipment X Infectious Disease Exposure X Laser Exposure X Loud Noises (see definitions) X Radiation (Diagnostic/Therapeutic) Exposure X Unprotected Heights X Vibration X Definitions for Environmental Exposure: • Extremes in temperature (>90degrees F)/humidity (>80%RH) • Loud noise: >85dBA, this can be judged when a person is within 3' from another person and has to raise their voice to be heard. • Confined space: A space that is large enough to get in and out of, with limited means of access/egress and is not designed for human occupancy. Examples include air handler units, elevator pits, cooling towers, lift stations and underground vaults Does employee need to operate motorized equipment/machines? No Is employee required to use personal protective equipment? Yes Gloves, gown, mask, respirator, goggles The above statements are intended to describe the essential responsibilities being performed by people assigned to this job.They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of the responsibilities assigned to these people.