Patient Care Assistant, PCA - CCU (Days) FT

LMHS Careers • Newark, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the assessment and supervision of a Registered Nurse, and according to established policies and procedures, the Patient Care Assistant performs patient care activities and assists healthcare providers with technical and clinical procedures in the patient care area. The role is in the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) on days and is full-time.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is a nonprofit community healthcare organization serving Licking County. Its mission emphasizes patient safety, state-of-the-art technology, compassionate care, and improving community health.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Obtain and maintain electronic medical record documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and professionally.
• Obtain and maintain proficiency in 12-lead ECG testing.

Nice To Haves

• STNA, NA, or MA licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely lift, transfer, and transport patients to inpatient beds and to and from ancillary departments.
• Collect, perform, and document urine and glucometer tests, including associated quality controls.
• Collect, label, and enter specimens obtained.
• Provide one-to-one monitoring for restrained, suicidal, combative, and other high-risk patients when requested by an RN or physician.
• Obtain vital signs and weights.
• Document appropriately in the electronic medical record.
• Enter work orders in the computer.
• Stock supplies at the bedside.

Benefits

• The Patient Care Assistant-Student Nurse promotion opportunity offers a $2-per-hour differential and increased tuition assistance to eligible nursing students who have been hired into a patient support role and successfully completed their introductory period.

What This Job Offers

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