PCA/HCA (2024-0389)

Job Title: PCA/HCA

Req: 2024-0389

Location: VMC Main Campus

Department: 3E Medical

Shift: Nights

Type: Part Time

FTE: 0.6

Hours: 1900-0730

City State: Renton, WA

Category Nursing

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

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

Performs phlebotomy as requested according to correct procedure. Maintains biannual certification. 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.

Qualifications

Job 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.