Job Responsibilities and Requirements:  The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) assists Nursing Staff with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care which support and complement Nursing practice under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. At a minimum, the PCA carries out designated skills that are within those functions of a certified Nursing Assistant, as defined by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The incumbent must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development through the life span and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs. The PCA communicates data reflective of the patient's status and delegated tasks and/or functions. The incumbent works flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Graduation from a vocational program for Nursing assistants preferred. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Availability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting. Relevant experience preferred. -Strong computer skills preferred. PCA's in the Inpatient Neurology Unit must be able to perform all duties in the Epilepsy monitoring unit. Current inpatient hospital experience as PCA or equivalent preferred. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION: Basic Life Support (BLS) completion preferred on hire; BLS must be completed within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential preferred and may be required per specialty unit guidelines. Arizona Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential is required for Inpatient Float Pool unit.

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