Overview:
24 or 36 hours per week
Nights 7p-7:30a, every other weekend, holiday rotation
Minimum pay is $19.00 per hour
Benefits Eligible
About the CTICU:
* 20 Beds- 12 closed door rooms and 8 open bay rooms
* Nurse to Patient Ratios- 1:1 or 1:2 (High acuity- 2:1)
* Ages- Birth to late Adulthood
* Patient Population: Patients with Congenital Heart Defects, Acquired Heart Disease, Pre & Post-Surgical, Heart & Lung Transplants
* Babies are fed breast milk
* Many infants to toddlers who have had corrective surgeries
* There is a big focus on education for our nursing team members
* PCAs can also serve as sitters 1:1
Responsibilities:
* Performs clerical office coordination and administrative tasks as necessary.
* Collects, documents, and reports vital signs such as: blood pressure or mean arterial pressure, heights, and weights.
* Completes screening questions and documents all items into medical record.
* Promotes general patient safety and performs minor specimen testing.
* Holds, positions patients and assists with procedures.
* Preps all materials and supplies as needed.
* Remains compliant with HIPAA, maintains professionalism and ensures confidentiality of patient information.
* Ensures environmental standards are met and all clinic and patient areas are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
* Identifies learning needs and attends continuing education as appropriate.
* Participates in educational activities offered by the business unit.
* Acts as a preceptor of orientation and training of other PCA staff.
* Responsible for the transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to designated licensed healthcare practitioners.
Qualifications:
Education:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Candidates must meet at least one of the followig requirements:
- Active, State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) license
- Nursing student who has successfully completed Fundamentals of Nursing (or equivalent) from an approved program
- At least one year of patient care experience in a hospital within the last three years
Certifications:
Current BLS for healthcare provider required upon hire
Skills:
1. Sound written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
2. Demonstrated basic computer skills.
3. Must demonstrate competence as defined in the Patient Care Assistant responsibilities/skills checklist in providing age appropriate care and services to pediatric patients of all ages and selected adult patients.
4. Displays a positive presence and interacts with all levels of staff, outside vendors, consultants, and physicians.
MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Occasionally, 1-33% of the time: Climb stairs/ladder; sitting; lifting/carrying 41-60lbs, 61-100lbs, +100lbs with assistance.
May come into contact with fumes, gases, vapors, biohazard waste, machinery, and power tools.
- Frequently, 34-66% of the time: Squat/kneel; reaching above shoulder; repetitive arm and hand use. Lifting/carrying 040lbs; pushing/pulling 0-61lbs; depth perception-vision.
May come into contact with blood, bodily fluids, communicable diseases or pathogens, chemicals, and electricity.
- Continuously, 67-100% of the time: Standing, walking, audible speech, speech clarity and hearing acuity. Color vision, seeing far/near.
EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
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