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Patient Care Assistant - 8 E Pulmonary Medicine Telemetry - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California

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#CNA#BLS#Vital Signs#Healthcare#Patient Safety#Medical Documentation#Patient Care Technician#Telemetry
#American Heart Association
#Nursing Support
#Pulmonary Medicine
#Fire Life Safety Training
Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$22 - $37 / HOURPosted 3 days ago

Location

Los Angeles, California

Salary

$22 - $37 / HOUR

Quick overview

Provides nursing staff support through direct patient care delivery, including monitoring vitals and assisting with hygiene and mobility. Maintains the unit environment and ensures patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. Must hold a CNA certification, BLS Healthcare Provider certification, and Fire Life Safety Training for LA City.

high schoolprofessional certificateCommunicationPatient AssessmentPatient CareEquipment MaintenanceCollaborationPatient SafetyVital Signs MonitoringPatient SatisfactionClerical FunctionsMedical DocumentationPatient MobilityHygiene Care

Job description

  • The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides nursing staff support in the areas of patient care delivery, clerical functions, and organization of the unit environment, as well as set-up and maintenance of equipment. The emphasis on each of these areas will depend on the unit assigned Essential Duties: Patient Satisfaction:
  • Responds to patient call within 10 minutes.
  • Anticipates pts needs
  • Proactively makes rounds to reduce patient calls
  • Maintains positive behaviors toward patients and visitors
  • Smiles and is pleasant during all interactions
  • Provides RN with necessary data related to patient assessment.
  • Contributes input into the patient’s plan of care and accurately implements interventions on the patient’s plan of care, in collaboration with the RN. Performs essential skills which contribute to positive patient outcomes per routing, MD orders, and RN direction
  • Vitals
  • Daily weight
  • I & O
  • Hygiene: bath, peri-care, oral care, HS care, hair care
  • Maintains clear and organized patient rooms
  • Assist with meals/feeding
  • Ambulation/mobility; turn bed patients every 2 hours, transfers from bed to chair
  • Provides fresh water at beginning and end of shift and prn
  • Appropriately prioritizes patient needs Safety:
  • Ensures safe physical environment and ensures safe operation of patient-care equipment
  • Call light/telephone with reach
  • Floors clear of fall hazards
  • Maintains uncluttered and easy access to bathroom, ambulation, and emergency equipment.
  • Commodes
  • Walkers
  • Shower chairs
  • IV poles
  • Beds
  • Tables/Chairs Documentation
  • Documents all care provided, including vital signs, intake and output, meal percentages, equipment used, and patient care.

Communication

  • Makes presence known before entering a room or private area
  • Identifies/introduces self to patient and visitors

Benefits

  • Excellent Benefits And Perks

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University of Southern California

Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
HQLos Angeles, CA
Founded1991
  • Explains plan of care to the patient
  • Does not engage in inappropriate discussions regarding other patients and unit operations
  • Knows and utilizes all computerized systems to send messages, document care, and communicate patient/unit needs to various departments.
  • Knows and follows line of communication within the department.
  • Reports to RN/Charge Nurse pertinent information/significant change in patient condition/patient and family concerns and patient refusal of care in a timely manner.
  • Reports to RN/Charge Nurse patient’s inability to perform self-care and describes actions taken which were ineffective.
  • Actively collaborates with the RN at the beginning and throughout the shift regarding patient care and data collection. Regulatory agency i.e.:
  • Ensures that the unit is in continuous survey readiness
  • No food/drink in nurses station
  • No open containers in patient pantry
  • No outside food in patient refrigerator
  • No boxes etc. or floor
  • Staff refrigerator kept clean
  • Linens covered at all times
  • Keep fire door closed
  • Maintain clean/tidy nurses station, locker room, pantry Maintain patient confidentiality Ensures confidentiality of patient records and other written information Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Required
  • Qualifications: Req High school or equivalent Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Certified Nursing Program. (*Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016.) Req Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
  • Preferred Qualifications

    Pref 1 year Experience in a health care setting Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Certified Nursing Assistant (CA DPH) *Grandfathered from CNA Certification requirement, if hired/transferred prior to 8/2016. Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) The hourly rate range for this position is $22.00 - $37.40. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$148548.htmld USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work. Application help If you need assistance during the application process, see our application help. (If you already work for USC, see Your USC career.) At any point you may also contact our HR Service Center for help at (213) 821-8100 or uschr@usc.edu. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

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