PCA (Patient Care Assistant)

We are seeking motivated and caring Patient Care Assistants in the Kansas City area who are looking for a collaborative and supportive work environment! The University of Kansas is recognized as one of the very best hospitals in the nation and you could build upon your career goals at our world class academic medical center.

Job Profile:

The Patient Care Assistant is an unlicensed staff member who is accountable to and completes delegated tasks from the RN in a caring and culturally sensitive manner, with excellent customer service at all times. Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills related to delegated tasks. Provides basic nursing skills, including but not limited to: Vital signs and pulse oximetry; finger stick blood glucose; ADL’s; recording intake and output; collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens; apply/remove compression hose; SCDs etc.; emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies; additional skills to meet unit needs. Documents in O2 all tasks, I&O, percentage of meals eaten, etc. Maintains a neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environment. Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk interventions as appropriate for high fall risk patients. This can include but not limited to: hourly rounds; answering call lights in person, promptly for all patients on the unit. Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions, and isolation principles. They care for the patient in restraints; including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions. Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected result, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity or redness of skin, patient report of pain, any other patient needs, concerns or issues. Must complete other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• BLS Certification
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, Medical Assistant Diploma, or documentation of Fundamentals of Nursing Course with KU verifying required basic skills (required at time of hire); OR:
• Minimum of 18 months in a specialty tech position or Completion of the Gold Standard Intern Program/Acute Care School with University of Kansas Health System within 6 months of hire can be substituted for certifications listed above

Our Vision: To lead the nation in caring, healing, teaching, and discovering.

Our Mission: As an academic health system serving the people of Kansas, the region and the nation, The University of Kansas Health System will enhance the health and wellness of the individuals, families, and communities we serve.

Our Values: Our core values drive our decisions, our actions, and our care.

• Excellence
• Compassion
• Diversity
• Innovation
• Integrity
• Evidence-Based decision making

Why The University of Kansas:

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education. Our physicians are researchers and educators expanding the boundaries of medical knowledge. Their major breakthroughs lead to the life-changing treatments and technologies of the future.

What sets us apart:

Still the Best: Our hospital continues to rank as the best in Kansas City and in Kansas according to U.S. News & World Report.

Magnet Designation: Our health system earned Magnet designation, nursing's standard of excellence.

Respect for All People: Named a leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign.

Employees are also eligible to participate in an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, education assistance, 403(b) with employer matching, and more.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.75 - $20.52 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kansas City, KS 66160: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you looking for Part-time or Full-time?

License/Certification:

• CNA certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location