Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Med Surg

Lifepoint Health • Russellville, AR

14h

About The Position

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified
healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a
profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional
care to others. As a Patient Care Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a
vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this
meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a
remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team:
Our 28-bed Medical Telemetry unit provides specialized, continuous monitoring
for a high-acuity patient population with diverse clinical needs. We manage a
dynamic range of cases, including complex cardiac and respiratory conditions,
post-surgical recovery, patients requiring bedside hemodialysis, as well as
other medical conditions. This versatile environment demands a high level of
clinical expertise to ensure safe, high-quality care for every patient on their
path to recovery.

How you'll contribute:
A Patient Care Assistant who excels in this role:

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma preferred.
• License: Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred.
• Certifications: BLS; 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

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

What This Job Offers

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