Patient Care Associate (PCA) - 2A Progressive Care Unit (Nights) FT

Adena Health System • Chillicothe, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA)/Student Nurse/Unit Secretary provides high-quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients in the Progressive Care Unit. Care activities include activities of daily living, safe patient handling, measuring and documenting intake and output, Foley removal, external urinary catheter management, telemetry monitor setup, blood glucose monitoring, oxygen setup, and tasks delegated according to the employee’s scope of practice and skill set. The role may also provide clerical support to the care team and facilitate communication with or between care providers and visitors, in person or by telephone.

The PCA collaborates with care team members, including the patient and family, and works with the RN to achieve optimal outcomes. The role has access to confidential patient information and requires communication with team members about care provided to assigned patients. Daily activities are performed under the direct supervision of a Patient Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse, RN, or Assistant Nurse Manager, and the indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager or Director.

This is a full-time night-shift position in the 2A Progressive Care Unit in Chillicothe, scheduled for three shifts per week from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with every third weekend required. Hourly pay is based on years of experience and education.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or STNA.
• Ability to perform tasks within the applicable scope of practice and skill set.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct care to an assigned group of patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Use safe patient handling equipment.
• Measure and document patient intake and output.
• Remove Foley catheters and manage external urinary catheters.
• Set up telemetry monitors and oxygen.
• Monitor blood glucose.
• Perform other tasks delegated according to scope of practice and skill set.
• Provide clerical support to the care team as needed.
• Facilitate communication with or between care providers and visitors, in person or by telephone.
• Collaborate with the patient, family, and care team, including the RN, to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Communicate with team members regarding care provided to assigned patients.
• Carry out daily activities under the specified direct and indirect supervision.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance and education support.
• Healthcare plans, including an EPO plan with the strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when receiving care at Adena.
• Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support.
• 3.5% retirement match with an automatic 1% annual increase.
• Paid time off that grows with tenure.
• Career growth opportunities, mentorship, leadership development programs, and skill-building opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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