Technician-Unit Support-Full Time Days- Adult Surgical Step Down Unit- West

Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Join Our Team

As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you will work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care and support patients throughout their hospital stay. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy teamwork, staying active, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Med Surg 2 is a fast-paced medical-surgical inpatient unit specializing in the care of adult patients who are preparing for or recovering from surgical procedures. Our patient population primarily includes orthopedic, urology, OB/GYN, and general surgery patients, while also caring for medical patients with infections, wounds, dementia, mental health crises, and chronic health conditions.

Our mission is to provide safe, high-quality care that supports patients in achieving a smooth recovery and returning to their baseline level of health.

Position Responsibilities

• Partner with nurses and other healthcare team members to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including mobility, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
• Obtain and report vital signs and other patient observations.
• Perform phlebotomy and other approved patient care tasks.
• Support patient safety initiatives and infection prevention practices.
• Document patient care activities accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, Charge Nurses, and Unit Secretaries to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Monitor patient responses to interventions and communicate concerns to the healthcare team.

Schedule & Work Expectations

Shift Options

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM 6:30 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM 6:30 AM

Employment Status

• Full-Time: Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week
• Part-Time: Two (2) 12-hour shifts per week

Additional Requirements

• Every third weekend rotation
• Holiday rotation
• Self-scheduling, with schedule preferences considered while balancing overall unit staffing needs
• Consistent availability required; reduced hours or PRN scheduling accommodations are not available at this time

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CPR is required through quarterly RQI training.
• Requires previous comparable acute patient care experience
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Requires knowledge of principles of infection control.
• Requires basic computer skills.

Why Join Med Surg 2?

• Work alongside RNs, LPNs, Charge Nurses, and Unit Secretaries.
• Gain experience caring for a diverse surgical and medical patient population.
• Build clinical skills in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Make a direct impact on patient recovery and hospital experience.
• Join a unit built on TEAM!

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine one of the nation's largest medical schools gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.