Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Med Surg

Lifepoint Health • Lebanon, KY

2h • Onsite

About The Position

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Spring View Hospital is a 75-bed facility offering a full range of services with state-of-art technology including pain management, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, behavioral health services, wound care and laboratory. Spring View Hospital's staff and physicians pride ourselves on providing advanced quality care and service. Under the supervision of an RN, assists in assuring optimal patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma/ GED
• SRNA or Nursing Assistant Certificate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days
• Previous relevant experience or completion of base skills as a registered nursing student
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care
• Performs specific documentation in the patient's record
• Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance
• Communicates appropriate information interdepartmentally and interdepartmentally
• Assists and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development.
• Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Assistance for qualified applicants

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED