Patient Care Associate- 2West Med Tele

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

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About The Position

The Patient Care Associate provides basic nursing care (i.e. personal and restorative care) to patients according to predefined guidelines; a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse or LPN; and under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or LPN. The plan of care will utilize the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control as well as the Singing River Health System Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of Nurse Assistant/Aide program preferred.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification recognized by the State of Mississippi Department of Health preferred.
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Equivalent related work experience or completion of a Nurse Aide program required.

Nice To Haves

• CNA Certification required upon hire for SNF unit.
• De-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days).

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care to patients according to predefined guidelines.
• Follow a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse or LPN.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or LPN.
• Utilize CDC Guidelines for Infection Control in care provision.
• Adhere to Singing River Health System procedures and policies.

Benefits

• Full-Time position with day shifts.

What This Job Offers

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