Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Emergency Department

PRN - Shifts Vary 

Starting Pay - $20.40 to $24.98 (Based on Experience)

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance


• Paid Time Off 


• Dental Insurance  


• Vision Insurance


• Basic Life Insurance


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability


• Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications:

• High school graduate


• Completion of nursing assistant program or previous experience


• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred


• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified


• Previous hospital experience preferred

Job Responsibilities:

• Works under the direct supervision and instruction of the RN to provide direct patient care activities.


• Provides direct patient care for patients of all ages that includes, but is not limited to, personal care and hygiene, vital signs, and ambulation.


• Collaborates with healthcare team to provide patient care.


• Documents patient care appropriate to role in the patient chart.


• Reports directly to supervising RN or department charge nurse.


• For patients requiring close observation for safety: positions self in room at the bedside to maintain constant visual observation of the patient. Never leaves the patient alone or out of sight unless directed by RN.


• Assists in set up, take down, and cleaning of equipment.


• Maintains patient room order and keeps rooms adequately stocked.


• Assists clinicians with procedures within scope of practice.


• Assists with the transport of patients as needed.


• Communicates in a professional manner with patients and colleagues.


• Advocates for the patient at all times.


• Maintains OMC organizational competencies and nursing competencies pertinent to job title and area of work.


• Manages information in accordance with state and federal requirement.


• Other duties as assigned.