Patient Care Assistant (PCA)-10th Floor Med/Surg
Company: USA Health
Location: Mobile
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care
for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research
impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding
area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses,
therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced
medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms.
We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and
advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our
community.
Responsibilities:
Receives verbal/written assignments from RN/LPN; assists patients
with Activities of Daily Living; reports any changes in patient
condition to RN/LPN; maintains clean and neat stocked areas and
patient rooms; cleans equipment between each patient use; operates
unit equipment as required; runs unit errands as needed; assists
with and accompanies patients on admission, discharge, and
transfer; answers patient call lights promptly; keeps hallway clear
of equipment; distributes water and ice; maintains 24-hour urine
collections; performs catheter checks and blood glucose monitoring;
runs unit errands as needed; takes and records vital signs and
weight; records accurate intake and output (to include NG, chest
tube, ostomy bags, foley, etc.); signs/initials documentation;
documents patient turns and repositioning; reports any skin
condition to RN; assists with completion of daily flow sheet;
responds to overhead pages; participates in orientation of new
employees as assigned; adheres to current Infection Control and
Safety Standards; accesses and accurately maintains electronic and
paper medical records; regular and prompt attendance; ability to
work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties
as required.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent. Experience may be substituted on
a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Keywords: USA Health, Mobile , Patient Care Assistant (PCA)-10th Floor Med/Surg, Other , Mobile, Alabama
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