Patient Care AssistentAt — Scripps
Opportunity Summary
Provide and coordinate care for a patient assignment of 6-9 patients. Coordinates care and receives delegated tasks from RN. Prioritizes greatest need as performs hygiene care, ambulation, gathering vital information for clinical diagnosis and treatment. recognizes significant clinical changes and reports appropriately to RN.
Opportunity Learning Outcomes
Coordination of care with other staff Receives delegation Learns communication techniques to approach a variety of patient populations Reports vital information that may direct plan of care
Opportunity Training
Already in position. Annual LMS and mandatory training
Additional risk specific to this opportunity
Long periods of time on feet. Required to move, lift, reposition approx 50lbs, supplemented with assist tools as tools Radiation exposure
Compensation Details
| Type | Frequency | Amount | Explanation | Show to students? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Pay | bi-weekly | na | as part of reg salary for PCA role | Yes |
Program
Internship
Location Type
On-site
Location
United States
Expected Hours
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 24 | hours per week |
Students required to have a personal vehicle
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity
Unknown
This opportunity provides some form of compensation
Yes
Opportunity Availability
Ongoing