Patient Care Assistant (PCA), PRN - Med Surg

Lifepoint Health • Mayfield, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), ensuring comfort, safety, and quality outcomes. This role involves accurately documenting patient information and care activities in the medical record, maintaining and organizing equipment and supplies, and supporting quality assurance initiatives by adhering to established standards and protocols. The PCA will also communicate effectively with team members across departments, assist with staff education efforts, and actively pursue ongoing professional development. A key aspect of this role is applying knowledge of age-specific needs to deliver appropriate, patient-centered care in alignment with policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Current BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred
• PCA/DCA Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), ensuring comfort, safety, and quality outcomes
• Accurately document patient information and care activities in the medical record
• Maintain and organize equipment and supplies, contributing to a safe and efficient care environment
• Support quality assurance initiatives by adhering to established standards and protocols
• Communicate effectively with team members across departments to ensure coordinated patient care
• Assist with staff education efforts and actively pursue ongoing professional development
• Apply knowledge of age-specific needs to deliver appropriate, patient-centered care in alignment with policies and procedures

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Free Parking

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED