Patient Care Assistant

Job description

Med/Surg Ortho Unit (Full-time, Day Shift) Job Summary: The Patient Care Assistant (PCA), works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN) in a fast-paced inpatient department licensed under Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta (LLUMC - Murrieta). Provides direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care, seeks information and clarification of duties as needed. Functions within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel and in accordance with policies, procedures, techniques and guidelines in all aspects of job duties. Meets qualifications and competencies as identified in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care. Exhibits behaviors that contribute to a highly motivated and high-performance team and displays professionalism in behavior, dress and conversation. Demonstrates flexibility and accepts changing assignments and job duties throughout the shift as requested. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service and follows service excellence best practices to improve and maintain high patient, family satisfaction scores. Contributes to a work environment of caring and co...