PCA, Med Surg
On-site · Duncan, Oklahoma, United States
Job Summary
The PCA provides compassionate patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN. Responsibilities include turning/moving/ambulating patients, gathering supplies, bathing and grooming, feeding, documenting intake, checking vital signs, finger sticks, responding to call lights, cleaning rooms, stocking supplies, assisting with certain medical procedures, transporting patients, and ensuring infection control. Maintains patient confidentiality, monitors equipment, and communicates with the health care team. Requires adherence to DRH safety standards, respirator and fit testing, vaccinations, and BLS certification. Able to take call within 60 minutes; prior health-care experience preferred. Suitable for an entry-level healthcare role with day shift duties at Duncan Regional Hospital in Duncan, OK.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English
- Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information tools
- Ability to remain flexible to quickly adapt to urgent situations
- Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position
- Must be able to take call and respond within 60 minutes
- Education and/or Experience: Previous health care related experience preferred
- Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: American Heart Association BLS required; May have up to 30 days from date of hire or transfer to earn BLS
- For those positions requiring travel, a current valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained
- Safety-Sensitive Position - This is a “Safety-Sensitive” Position as defined by Oklahoma law. As such, please be advised that applicants for this position cannot test positive in pre-employment drug tests (or any drug tests administered after employment begins) for the presence of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
- This information is provided to applicants as a resource to the application process. If you have any questions about the information in this disclaimer please direct these questions to a member of Human Resources.
- This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.
- As a condition of employment, vaccinations are required per DRH Policy. Medical and Religious Exemptions are available upon request.
Additional Requirements
- Safety-Sensitive Position
- Oklahoma law compliance
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