Patient Care Assistant (PCA) / Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) - Med Surg
Olmsted Medical Center
PRN - Shifts Vary
Qualifications:
High school graduate Completion of nursing assistant program or previous experience Certified Nursing Assistant preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) certified Previous hospital experience preferredJob Responsibilities:
Works under the direct supervision and instruction of the RN to provide direct patient care activities. Provides direct patient care for patients of all ages that includes, but not limited to, personal care and hygiene, vital signs, and ambulation. Collaborates with healthcare team to provide patient care. Documents patient care appropriate to role in the patient chart. Reports directly to supervising RN/LPN or department charge nurse. For patients requiring close observation for safety: positions self in room at the bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless directed by RN. Assists in set up, take down, and cleaning of equipment. Maintains patient room order and keeps rooms adequately stocked. Assists with the transport of patients as needed. Functions as a health unit coordinator. Communicates in a professional manner with patients and colleagues. Advocates for the patient at all times. Maintains OMC organizational competencies and nursing competencies pertinent to job title and area of work. Manages information in accordance with state and federal requirement. Other duties as assigned.
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