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Patient Care Assistant I: Irvine Pre Post Unit

Hoag

#CNA #RN #BLS #Healthcare #Patient Charting #Nursing Assistant #LVN #EPIC #Patient Centered Care #Patient Care Assistant

Quick overview

Provides direct patient care including activities of daily living, hygiene, and clinical measurements under the direction of a registered nurse. May also perform clerical duties such as monitoring electronic orders and managing patient information in EPIC.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and a current BLS certification. Candidates must hold a CNA certification from California, an LVN or RN license, or be currently enrolled in a nursing program.

high schoolprofessional certificatePatient CarePatient ChartingActivities Of Daily LivingSpecimen CollectionPatient HygieneEPICNutrition SupportPatient TransportationClinical MeasurementClerical Coordination

Job description

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Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of a licensed registered nurse, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I assists in direct patient care by providing for activities of daily living (ADL), comfort, nutrition, and hygiene needs for the adult and geriatric patient.
Takes and records clinical measures, collects specimens, provides transportation, and maintains equipment and supplies.
Immediately informs RN of any changes in patient condition and reinforces patient teaching as part of providing a safe patient centered care environment.
May assist with patient charts as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

The Patient Care Assistant/Clerical Coordinator (PCA/CC) role does all of the above and also is responsible for some clerical coordinator responsibilities which includes processing and monitoring electronic orders for STAT, asap orders, verified orders and provides follow-up as needed.
Maintains and updates pertinent patient information in computer systems.
Answers all phone calls and greets visitors.
Completes census sheet each night at Midnight.
Manages call lights.
Is an EPIC resource to the department.

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit

https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ [https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/].

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.