Patient Care Assistant ALG

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.