What are the responsibilities and job description for the CCU Patient Care Assistant position at Prime Healthcare?
Overview
We are seeking an C CU Patient Care Assistant II, sometimes referred to as a Coronary Care Unit (CCU) Nurse Aide, Patient Care Partner (PCP) or a CCU PCA. Our Coronary Care Unit Patient Care Assistant (CCU PCA) supports the CCU nursing team by providing direct patient care for critically ill patients. The CCU PCA will assist with daily activities, monitor patient status, and help ensure a safe, efficient environment for both patients and clinical staff.
Shifts Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm
Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Assist CCU nurses with patient care such as bathing, repositioning, vital signs, intake/output, and mobility
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition, behavior, or equipment alarms
- Perform advanced skills allowed at the PCA II level (often EKGs, glucose checks, catheter care, wound care assistance, etc., depending on hospital policy)
- Stock and maintain supplies, equipment, and patient rooms to support ICU workflow
- Assist with transporting patients, preparing rooms for admissions, and supporting emergency response situations
- Document care accurately in the electronic medical record and communicate effectively with the care team
Qualifications
Education and Training
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Current BLS (AHA) or within 30 days of hire and maintain current
- Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
- Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire
- Current EKG certification
- Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Employment Status
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