Patient Care Assistant PCA – Emergency Department – Grand Rapids Main Hospital

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Trinity Health Grand Rapids is a Level 2 Emergency Department and consists of 48 beds. 44 beds are universal bays and 4 trauma rooms. People tend to do well who like the variety, rapids changes. Quick interactions with patients and families; get them stable and off to their next destination whether that is discharge or admission. Intercity hospital, helping all walks of life. Can be physically demanding – lots of patient transporting to units within the hospital for admission.

Full and Part time positions available.

Our employee referral program bonus for this role is $500 for referring part time candidates and $750 for referring full time candidates.

What Patient Care Assistant, PCA will do:

Respond to patient call lights for assistance or by rounding

Obtaining vital signs from patient

Provide or assist patients with personal hygiene including showers, oral hygiene and dressing/undressing

Transports patients as needed for procedures, transfers or discharge

Maintains a clean and uncluttered environment in patient rooms

Observes patient’s condition and progress (or lack of progress) toward defined outcomes, in collaboration with the RN.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

What Patient Care Assistant, PCA will need:

High School diploma or equivalent

One of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, 6 months experience as a Patient Care Assistant or Nurse Technician in an acute care setting, completion of 1 clinical semester in nursing school, or completion of the MHSM PCA training program upon hire.

BCLS certification obtained within one week of hire.

Well developed communication skills, both written and oral

Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing divers perspectives

Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of the organization

Delivers patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, and policies and procedures in collaboration with the RN.

Highlights:

Magnet designated facility with active shared decision making councils.  We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community

Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and education assistance

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran