University of Southern California (USC)
Patient Care Assistant - 3 Fl HemOnc BMT - Full Time 12 Hour Night Shift (Non-Ex
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90001
Patient Care Technician
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
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 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
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)