PCA/HCA - #1336519

• Job Title:

  PCA/HCA

• Req:

  2024-0416

• Location:

  VMC Main Campus

• Department:

  Nurse Float

• Shift:

  Days

• Type:

  Part Time

• FTE:

  0.6

• Hours:

• City State:

  Renton, WA

• Salary Range:

  Min $23.15 - Max $37.91/hrly. DOE

Job Description:

Job Description

Patient Care Services

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: Patient Care Assistant/Health Care Assistant

JOB OVERVIEW: A Patient Care Assistant/Health Care Assistant performs routine nursing services under the supervision of a professional nurse.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Any patient care area

HOURS OF WORK: Variable

RESPONSIBLE TO: Charge Nurse; Shift/Unit Manager

PREREQUISITES:

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform patient care activities as evidenced by passing score of pre-employment assessment of 75%.

• One (1) year patient care experience within the last three (3) years (or 144 hours of clinical training in the acute care setting).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA Phlebotomy certification requirements completed within 90 days of hire

• Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.

• Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English Language.

• Neat and well-groomed appearance.

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner.

B. Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

Demonstrates applied knowledge in:

• Generic and department-specific structure/process standards.

• Patient care resources and references.

Reports significant signs and symptoms as indicated below.

• BP: Systolic above 150 or below 100 Diastolic above 90.

• Temperature above 99 degrees or below 97.

• Pulse above 100 or below 60.

• Respirations above 24 or below 16.

• Postural blood pressure change of more than 10 or rise in pulse rate of 20.

• Any nausea or emesis.

• Any change in level of consciousness or mobility.

• Any rash, reddened skin, abrasion, skin tear, bruising, swelling in extremities or IV site, or abdominal distention.

• Any IV or tube feeding pump alarm.

• Any low IV or tube feeding bag (less than 50 cc).

• Any problem with chewing, swallowing, or poor dietary intake.

• Any change in skin color, moistness, pallor, cyanosis, diaphoresis.

• Any change in breathing pattern, shortness of breath, amount and type of sputum.

• Any complaint of discomfort or pain.

• Any wound drainage.

• Any change in urination: frequency, pain, cloudy, foul-smelling, brownish or red color, amount less than 250cc in a shift.

• Any change in stool: diarrhea, constipation, tarry or bloody, results of guaiac testing.

• Any significant change in patient or family behavior or emotional status.

• Rings or other jewelry that is fitting too tightly.

• Jagged toenails - do not attempt to trim.

• Any nosebleed.

• Any report of dizziness or witnessed patient unsteadiness.

• Any problem with patient compliance to care.

• Recognizes and responses appropriately to:

• Cardiac/pulmonary arrest

• Psychiatric emergencies

  • Demonstrates safe use of patient care equipment.

  • Demonstrates understanding of the developmental/behavioral characteristics of ages served.

  • Neonate

  • Child

  • Adolescent

  • Adult

  • Geriatric (older adult)

MA Phlebotomy - Additional duties:

1. Performs phlebotomy as requested according to correct procedure.

2. Maintains biannual certification.

3. Performs chem strip procedure according to procedure.

Revised: 8/19

Grade: SEIUSVS6F

FLSA: NE

CC: Various

ADDENDUM - Patient Care Assistant / Health Care Assistant

Unit Specific Requirements

• Remote Monitor Technician

• Close visual monitoring and communication for safe patient observation through video/active microphone technology.

• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency in EPIC Monitor software, camera monitoring equipment, and additional communication platforms.

• Remote monitoring command center will be centrally located in the Staffing Office.

Job Qualifications:

PREREQUISITES:

• Current licensure to practice in the State of Washington as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform patient care activities as evidenced by passing score of pre-employment assessment of 75%.

• One (1) year patient care experience within the last three (3) years (or 144 hours of clinical training in the acute care setting).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA Phlebotomy certification requirements completed within 90 days of hire

• Capable of comprehending, executing, and acting within scope of practice.

• Able to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English Language.

• Neat and well-groomed appearance.

• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.