Patient Care Assistant-Float Pool Day Shift
Company: INTEGRIS Community Hospital
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
About UsEmerus is the nations first and largest operator of
small-format hospitals, also known as community or neighborhood
hospitals. Emerus leading national health system partners include
Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor,
Scott & White Health, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The
Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS and MultiCare. Our
state-of-the-art hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly
individualized care. From the moment a patient walks through the
door, a team of exceptional medical professionals takes charge,
treating patients with speed, compassion and expertise. Emerus
distinctive level of care earned the Guardian of Excellence Award
for Superior Patient Experience in six of the past seven years.
More information is available at www.emerus.com.Position
OverviewPosition responsible for performing advanced indirect and
selected direct patient care duties in support of the nursing
process in a competent manner under the direction of an RN and for
performing related clerical functions, must demonstrate knowledge
of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the
different life cycles.Essential Job Functions
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care to the patient served
- Delivers appropriate advanced indirect and selected direct
patient care at a competent level as directed by a physician or
registered nurse within the scope of hospital-approved PCA skills
inventory according to the needs/age of the patient/population
served; collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to
plan, expedite and promote quality patient care; employs critical
thinking skills when identifying and responding to abnormal
findings, reporting such to the nurse immediately; maintains simple
drainage devices; takes patient vital signs, perform blood glucose
checks, perform EKGs, monitor intake and output, and maintain
related records; perform skin preps and prepares patient for
procedures as directed
- Answers call bells, prepares patients for meals, prepares meals
and feeds patients; performs/assists with baths; assists patient in
mobility; transports patients within the facility and performs
assigned treatments, as directed; maintains equipment and patient
rooms in orderly fashion; performs housekeeping duties for patient
rooms, performs assigned data entry via computer; serves as Unit
Clerk and/or monitors patients as assigned
- Ensures safe care to patients adhering to
policies/procedures/standards of care, within budgetary
specifications, including time management, supply management, and
accuracy of practiceOther Job Functions
- Promotes individual professional growth/development by meeting
requirements for mandatory all-staff meetings/continuing
education/skills competency; supports department goals which
contribute to the success of the organization; serves as
preceptor/mentor/resource to less experienced staffBasic
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED, required
- Certified Nursing Assistant, preferred
- Current BLS certification, required
- 2 years of work experience in an acute care hospital as a
Nursing Assistant or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing
program
- Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic
mathematical calculations; demonstrates skills for assigned
specialty area/function or assigned procedures
- Demonstrated ability to perform duties with increased
responsibilities.
- Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing,
walking, stooping, bending, and lifting
- Basic knowledge and understanding of PPE protocols and
universal precautions
- Position requires fluency in English; written and verbal
communication
Keywords: INTEGRIS Community Hospital, Oklahoma City , Patient Care Assistant-Float Pool Day Shift, Other , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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