Job Information
Trinity Health Patient Care Assistant - FT Nights 7p-7a in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift
Description:
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for direct patient care tasks as assigned and under supervision of professional nursing personnel. Also provides indirect care to maintain unit functions as directed by the professional nursing staff i.e. care and cleaning of specific equipment, transportation of patients, stocking of supplies and equipment, etc.
• Completes admissions according to policy (room setup, vital signs, orientation, etc.)
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations in conjunction with licensed nursing personnel.
• Completes work within assigned time frame.
• Monitors patient condition per policy.
• Monitors patient for potential risk factors.
• Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care
• Includes pain management and supportive care issues.
• Assumes accountability for the delivery of patient care within the scope of nursing assistant.
• Responsible for learning policies and nursing procedure applicable to nursing assistants and communicates to others.
• Demonstrates attributes necessary to function as a team member, i.e. answers call lights promptly and courteously regardless of "assignment".
• Provides a climate conductive to educational experiences for nursing students and new employees.
• Functions as a preceptor when necessary.
• Recognizes role of Nursing Assistant based on Hospital policy and State Board regulations.
• Utilizes the information management system to enhance communication (i.e.; Meditech).
• Communicates change in patient's condition to all appropriate individuals.
• Communicates transfer of patient responsibility (i.e. shift report guided by the plan of care or any other pertinent documents, 1:1/close observation/ hand-off communication).
• Cooperates with all areas in the admission and transfer of patients throughout the hospital to ensure efficiency.
• Updates licensed nursing staff on a regular basis throughout shift.
• Maintains fall risk precautions/interventions.
• Runs errands if needed
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran