PATIENT CARE ASST I - MOTHER/BABY - 7 EAST

Salary Range: $20.8200 - $32.0300 /hour. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, skill level, and education.

Under the direction of a licensed registered nurse, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists in direct patient care by providing for activities of daily living (ADL), comfort, nutrition, and hygiene needs for the adult and geriatric patient. The Patient Care Assistant takes and records clinical measures, collects specimens, provides transportation, and maintains equipment and supplies. The PCA immediately informs the RN of any changes in patient condition and reinforces patient teaching as part of providing a safe patient-centered care environment. May assist with patient charts as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies 

• Accommodates and adapts to change as environmental, organizational, workload, task, direction, and other conditions change in a constructive and positive manner

• Demonstrates ability to work with a diverse group of people in a manner that enables them to reach their full potential, in pursuit of organizational objectives.

• Maintains knowledge of technology, tools, equipment, and other devices in the work area. Demonstrates competence in technical skills required for the role, as well as the ability to learn and master new skills. For clinical positions, this includes equipment and devices pertinent to treatment, procedures, and practice.

• Follows all policies and procedures in place within the department and organization to minimize the risk of spreading infections. 

• Listens to and understands what others are saying. Establishes effective working relationships with others, contributing to a climate of mutual respect and cooperation. Uses language to the situation. Demonstrates sensitivity and tact, understanding own effect on the motivation, attitudes, and actions of others. Makes favorable first impressions.

• Demonstrates full knowledge and understanding of concepts and procedures needed to be successful in the role, including knowledge of the applicable department, organization, and external rules and regulations impacting day-to-day processes. For clinical positions, this includes clinical procedures required by department and unit, as demonstrated by unit-based competency testing. 

• Ability to speak and write effectively, demonstrates fundamental command of the language, communicates well using all mediums.

• Prepares and delivers patient information in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of the role. Includes what happens during a clinical visit with patients, why a particular procedure or service is being performed, or why a particular device is being used.

• Embraces the principle of keeping patients safe by following safety policies and procedures, treating people with respect, and speaking up in Patient Safety related situations.

• Position may require local travel between various Organization locations.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant program or completion of the first semester of the RN program required.
• Conversant in English and experience in computerized charting required.
• Recent employment as a Nursing Assistant is preferred.

Certifications Required:

• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant/CNA from the State of California, or completion of the First semester of Registered Nurse program or equivalent. Note that if using CNA Certification, must meet all requirements for certification renewal including obtaining 48 hours of CEUs every two years and obtaining a minimum of 12 of those CEUs in each year of the certification period.
• Current BLS (American Heart Association)

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.