Hoag

Nonprofit regional health care delivery system

Patient Care Assistant/Certified Nurse Assistant - Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical/Surgical & Telemetry

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-time$21.44 - $33.16 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Employees hired after December 31, 2011, must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Candidates must have either current California Nursing Assistant/CNA certification, a current Licensed Vocational Nurse license, a current Registered Nurse license, or have completed the first semester and be continuously enrolled in an RN nursing program.
Current Basic Life Support certification is required.
Candidates using CNA certification must meet certification-renewal requirements, including 48 hours of continuing education units every two years and at least 12 of those units in each year of the certification period.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a licensed registered nurse, assist in direct patient care by providing for activities of daily living, comfort, nutrition, and hygiene needs for adult and geriatric patients.
Take and record clinical measures, collect specimens, provide transportation, and maintain equipment and supplies.
Immediately inform the registered nurse of any changes in patient condition and reinforce patient teaching as part of providing a safe, patient-centered care environment.
Assist with patient charts as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
Process and monitor electronic orders for STAT, ASAP, and verified orders, and provide follow-up as needed.
Maintain and update pertinent patient information in computer systems.
Answer phone calls, greet visitors, complete the census sheet each night at midnight, manage call lights, and serve as an EPIC resource to the department.

Desired Qualifications

Recent employment as a Nursing Assistant is preferred.
Experience in computerized charting is preferred.

This position is for multiple units across Hoag Hospital. Locations include: Irvine and Newport Beach. Specialties include: Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, etc. All positions will be 12-hour shifts. Depending on availability, shifts will be either day shift (7am-7:30pm) or night shift (7pm-7:30am) . Full time and Part time openings are available.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of a licensed registered nurse, the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) I assist in direct patient care by providing for activities of daily living (ADL), comfort, nutrition, and hygiene needs for the adult and geriatric patient. Takes and records clinical measures, collects specimens, provides transportation, and maintains equipment and supplies. Immediately informs RN of any changes in patient condition and reinforces patient teaching as part of providing a safe patient centered care environment. May assist with patient charts as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

The Patient Care Assistant/Clerical Coordinator (PCA/CC) role does all of the above and also is responsible for some clerical coordinator responsibilities which includes processing and monitoring electronic orders for STAT, asap orders, verified orders and provides follow-up as needed. Maintains and updates pertinent patient information in computer systems. Answers all phone calls and greets visitors. Completes census sheet each night at Midnight. Manages call lights. Is an EPIC resource to the department.

Education and Experience

Employees hired after 12/31/2011: High School diploma or equivalent.
Recent employment as a Nursing Assistant preferred.
Experience in computerized charting preferred

License Required

Either current certification as a Nursing Assistant/CNA from the State of California¹, or
Current Licensed Vocational Nurse license, or
Current RN license, or
Completion of first semester and ongoing enrollment in RN nursing program

Certifications Required

Current BLS certification required

¹ Note that if using CNA Certification, must meet all requirements for certification renewal including obtaining 48 hours of CEUs every two years and obtaining a minimum of 12 of those CEUs in each year of the certification period.

Pay Range: $21.44 - $33.16/hour

About the Company

Hoag

Nonprofit regional health care delivery system

Hoag is a nonprofit regional health care delivery system in Orange County, California, delivering comprehensive, personalized care through 1,800 physicians, 17 urgent care facilities, 12 health and wellness centers, and two hospitals. It operates seven institutes focused on cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, spine, women’s health, and orthopedics (via Hoag Orthopedic Institute, including an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers). Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital listed in California’s Top 10, and it holds Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its model combines prevention, specialty care, surgery, and coordinated services to meet local health needs. Hoag’s goal is to provide world-class, accessible, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes for the communities it serves.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Newport Beach, CA
Founded: 1952

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