I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Provides clear timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples but not limited to changes in skin condition vital signs and/or mental status.
2. Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3. Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4. Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene ambulating meals and nourishment.
5. Assists in moving lifting positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2. Basic Life Support certification within 30-days as a condition of employment.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Ability to read write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
2. Basic computer skills
3. Basic Medical Terminology knowledge.
4. Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations

Unless certification licensure or registration is required an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

PCA II -

Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician and in keeping with unit specific standards provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients; and assists members of the healthcare order to become a PCT II a caregiver must meet the full competencies outlined by the Nursing Professional Practice.
As an integral member of the patient care team serves both internal and external customers including patients nurses physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services.
Job Description
Job Description
I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Provides clear timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients. Examples but not limited to changes in skin condition vital signs and/or mental status.
2. Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee.
3. Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
4. Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene ambulating meals and nourishment.
5. Assists in moving lifting positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

II. Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Minimum of a high school education or GED.
2. Current Basic Life Support.

Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCA I.
2. Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
3. Ability to read write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
4. Medical Terminology.
5. Computer skills.
6. Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.
7. Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations.
8. Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.

Unless certification licensure or registration is required an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.