Spartanburg Regional Medical Center Spartanburg , SC 29306
Posted 2 months ago
Position Summary
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is responsible for patient related clerical activities, unit clerical duties, computerized order entry procedures, and other unit activities, as applicable. The PCA must be able to provide and understand the specific communication needs of patients, families, and visitors. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the PCA provides focused non-licensed clinical care for patients throughout the age continuum including phlebotomy, basic nursing skills, etc., and environmental assistance to facilitate quality service and improve patient outcomes. The PCA will document and communicate with team members in a timely manner the patient progress, needs and problems. Collaborates with Leadership in developing and implementing the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare Systems, Mission, and Goals.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
License/Registration/Certifications
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Hospital experience
Graduate Nurse
Certificate from an approved multi-skilled technician program
Completion of 1st semester of Nursing Clinicals
Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
Core Job Responsibilities
Basic Computer Skills
Assists patients with activities of daily living in a safe, timely and courteous manner.
Performs personal hygiene care with respect to privacy, dignity and needs of the patient
Offers back rubs, prepares for meal times and sleep hours
Delivers meals/snacks and water in a timely manner
Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
Documents written and verbal communication, which is timely and effective, communicates changes in patient status, actual and potential needs of patient/families/visitors to registered nurse.
Provides care relative to the age-specific needs of the patient on the unit by demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development
Knowledgeable in use of and response to Code Alert/ Facility Alerts
Identifies areas for improvement and seeks ways to work on self-defined weaknesses
Remains committed to unit, department and division goals
Attends continuing education classes for improvement offered at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
Reports risk management concerns to appropriate person
Adheres to proper chain of command.
Hourly Rounds
Bedside Shift Report
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center