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West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc. 5NOR PCA (JR24-51616) in Morgantown, West Virginia
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Performs nonprofessional direct and indirect care activities under the supervision of a professional Registered Nurse. Assists in the provision of high quality, cost-effective care by performing delegated tasks. Performs preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support activities to assist the nursing team caring for surgical/procedural patients which may include total care within the scope of practice (stable patient's vital signs, activities of daily living) and the performance of point of care testing. This unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) role has limited access to medications including the transport of non-controlled substances at the request of a licensed care provider. May perform support activities to assist the Sterile Processing team within the assigned specialty/service.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High School diploma or equivalent required. 2. Successful completion of departmental clinical support or PCA orientation. 3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support orHeartSaverFirst Aid within 30 days of hire date.
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS: EXPERIENCE: 1. Prior patient care experience. 2. CNA or MA experience.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
- Performs preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support activities to assist the nursing team caring for surgical/procedural patients which may include total care within scope of practice (stable patient's vital signs, activities of daily living, promotion of comfort) and the performance of point of care tests. Reports changes in patient's condition to a RN. Includes assisting personnel in obtaining supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical/procedural cases. 2.Utilizes appropriate aseptic technique to open sterile supplies for patient use or for sterile field; performs shave preps; and holds extremities during surgical or procedural preps. Cleans and prepared work area for next patient and shift. 3.Transports patients to and from various areas. Cleans transport devices. Assists with patient transfers and positioning. 4.Retrieves/cleans patient care equipment. Runs errands as directed in timely manner.
- Reviews stocking lists, preference cards, and supply carts to ensure/acquire supplies, instruments, and equipment are available for patient care use. Assists in the maintenance of... For full info follow application link.
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