Patient Care Assistant Float Pool (Nights)

Patient Care Assistant

We are searching for a Patient Care Assistant for our Float Pool - someone who works well in a fast-paced hospital setting. In this position, you'll perform a variety of routine and specialized patient care activities, as assigned, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Care will be delivered that incorporates Family Centered Care in a cost-effective manner and is developmental and age-appropriate for the patient population.

Will float to EC, Acute Care, and Critical Care.

Think you've got what it takes?

Shifts available:

Nights 7p-7a (Full & Part Time available)

Requirements:

One of the following required addition to the high school diploma or GED

Completion of a formal nursing assistant educational program or certification (e.g. Diploma/Course/Certificate/Associates Degree/etc. completed in a Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, or similar clinical education program)

Currently enrolled in a BSN degree program with one clinical rotation completed at the time of hire

One (1) year of direct patient care experience

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Responsibilities:

Assists with the collection and documentation of patient/family data

Provides high-quality, cost-effective patient care in collaboration with the RN and in conjunction with the patient/family

Assists in identifying patient/family response to care provided responsibilities

Maintains accountability for development of self and participates in development of others

Demonstrates commitment to team, flexibility, professional interpersonal communication, and customer service skills

Participates in achieving hospital/unit goals.