University of Southern California (USC)
Patient Care Assistant - 4 Fl HEM/ONC/BMT - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt)
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 hourly rate range for this position is $18.20 - $30.97. 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 a smoke-free environment USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 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, with due consideration for patient and student safety. 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.
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 hourly rate range for this position is $18.20 - $30.97. 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 a smoke-free environment USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 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, with due consideration for patient and student safety. 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.