Patient Care Assistant (STNA)

Salem Regional Medical Center • Salem, OH

3d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Unit Director or as directed by the Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Assistant performs various patient care activities and related services to meet patients’ needs and comfort in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures. The patient population may include newborns, toddlers, adolescents, adults, and elderly patients.

This is a full-time position in the Nursing Pool, with a 0.9 FTE schedule of 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., working 12-hour shifts for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

• Ability to speak and read, and basic math skills.
• Must have completed an approved State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) curriculum and passed the written/oral and clinical Nurse Aide competency tests; or completed the SRMC Patient Care Assistant training course, a Medical Assistant curriculum, an EMT program, the first semester of the physical assessment course in a Nursing Program, or an LPN training program.
• Must have or obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and maintain its currency.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma (preferred, but not required).

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities and related services under the supervision of the Unit Director or as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Attend to patients’ needs and comfort in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain PCA competencies through skills lab, observation, written exams, and other methods.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical/prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident and critical insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 403(b) retirement with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Cafeteria discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed