Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Med Surg

Lifepoint Health • Russellville, AR

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary's Regional Health System is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for their Medical Telemetry unit. This 28-bed unit provides specialized, continuous monitoring for a high-acuity patient population with diverse clinical needs, including complex cardiac and respiratory conditions, post-surgical recovery, and patients requiring bedside hemodialysis. The role involves providing direct patient care, documentation, maintaining equipment and supplies, interdepartmental communication, and participating in staff and continuing education.

Requirements

• High School diploma preferred.
• Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred.
• BLS certification
• Handle with Care preferred.

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 in departmental 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees