Patient Care Associate/5 East/Full-time

Job Summary

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is a member of the patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. The PCA is assigned to work under the supervision of a registered nurse who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and PCA skills and abilities. The PCA will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse.Minimum Requirements

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Graduation from a school of practical nursing ...OR...
3. Completion of one of the following:

a. A Certified Nurse Assistant Program or equivalent training.
b. A respiratory therapy technician training program.
c. A Medical Assistant Program.
d. An EMT program.
e. A phlebotomy training program.
With six (6) months direct patient care experience, preferred.