Job Information
Knox Community Hospital Patient Care Assistant - KCH in Mount Vernon, Ohio
Knox Community Hosptial
JOB SUMMARY
Delivers direct/indirect patient care to patients of all ages from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult to geriatric under the supervision of a registered nurse and or licensed practical nurse. Demonstrates critical thinking to assure the delivery of safe, quality age specific care. Documents accurately and in a timely manner. Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory/ accrediting body requirements; and professional practice standards.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Under the direction of the registered nurse/licensed practical nurse assists in the provision of safe patient care. Perform skills that include observation and documentation as directed by a RN/ LPN.
- Assists in positioning, lifting and transporting patients to other departments, ADLs, and personal hygiene and documents.
- Application of oxygen but may not adjust rate.
- Performs, reports and documents patient blood glucose per capillary fingerstick.
- Provides water, linens and nourishments for patients and documents.
- Feeds patients when required and documents.
- Obtains, reports and documents vital signs i.e., temperature, blood pressure, respiration, pulse, oxygen saturation.
- Obtains, reports and documents I & O.
- Obtains, reports and documents weights.
- Obtains, reports and documents heights.
- Reports and documents elimination.
- Collects, labels and sends specimens to Laboratory.
- Answers call lights promptly.
- Communicates effectively with team members and other healthcare providers.
- Accepts delegated responsibilities for unit activities on assigned shift.
- Documents all aspects of patient care provided and maintains patient records in a timely manner as appropriate for unit.
- Provides patients and family members with information as appropriate.
- Assists in the orientation and training of new and tenured Patient Care Assistants under the supervision of a RN/ LPN.
Requirements Include
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- High School or Trade School students may be considered if their course of study could lead to full-time employment and they can legally work the hours necessary for the position.
- STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant Certificate) or MA (Medical Assistant Certificate) preferred.
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required.
- Medical Palliative Care Unit: Palliative Care Training within 1 year of hire.
Please send resume to OMJKnox@jfs.ohio.gov or click apply to complete an application.