Patient Care Assistant - Same Day Surgery Pre-Op - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating
Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Union)
Apply Keck Medicine of USC Hospital Los Angeles, California
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the
areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the
unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis
on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned
Essential Duties:
The clinical practice of the Patient Care Assistant is to assist the RN in
the provision of care to the patient. The PCA (PCT) gathers data,
reports that data to the RN on a timely basis, accurately documents that
data, and assists the patient in performing activities of daily living, as
needed. The PCA (PCT) actively collaborates with and takes direction
from the RN about the patient's plan of care. The priority of the PCA is
to assist the RN in progressing the patient toward improvement or
maintenance of optimal physiological, psychological and social states.
Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment.
Contributes input into the patient's plan of care and accurately
implements interventions on the patient's plan of care, in collaboration
with the RN.
Performs essential skills which contribute to the RN's plan of care and
positive patient outcomes.
Ensures that patients are provided assistance as needed with activities of
daily living and mobility.
To ensure patient satisfaction, anticipates patient needs, keeps patient
informed and explains all procedures.
Prevents complications by assisting patient with the appropriate use of
therapeutic interventions, patient care equipment and assistive devices.
Flexibility in collaborating with the RN to modify the patient's plan of
care to meet the changing needs of the patient.
Identifies interventions which are not producing the desired outcomes and
communicates these to the RN on an ongoing basis.
Prioritizes patient care needs appropriately.
Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output,
meal percentages and equipment used, and effectively communicates abnormal
findings to the RN.
Communication: Knows and follows line of communication within the
department. Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant
change in patient condition/patient and family concerns of care in a
timely manner. Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient's inability to perform
self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective. Actively
collaborates with the RN regarding patient care and patient flow.
Communication: Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send
messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various
departments.
Demonstrates the ability to assist in the provision of care
Adherence to National Patient Safety Goals in all areas of practice,
Accurately utilizes Cerner system documentation,
Coordinates patient flow, prioritizes nursing activities according to
patient care needs and the surgical schedule.
Performs proper use of pre-op equipments (EKG, computer). Following
proper procedures in quality control, and care of the equipment
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Req High school or equivalent
Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified
Nursing Program. (Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if
hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.)
Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in
writing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pref 1 year Experience in an acute care setting prior to application
preferred.
Pref Previous medical training (EMT, PT Aide, or enrolled in a nursing
program) preferred
Required Licenses/Certifications:
Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) Grandfathered from CNA
Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.
Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart
Association
Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must
be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before
expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
The hourly rate range for this position is $18.20 - $30.97. When extending an
offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors
such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position,
the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer
equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant
funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
REQ20138604 Posted Date: 08/20/2023 Apply
