PCA- 2A Progressive Care Unit (Days) FT
About The Position
At Adena Health our nursing roles are a great fit for candidates seeking flexible scheduling, growth opportunities, focused patient care, strong team support, and patient care that impacts the communities in which we serve. Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”. Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”. Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare. Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust. The Patient Care Associate (PCA)/Student Nurse/Unit Secretary provides high quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients. This includes, but is not limited to: activities of daily living, utilization of safe patient handling equipment, measure and document intake and output, foley removal, external urinary catheter management, telemetry monitor set up, blood glucose monitoring, oxygen set up and tasks delegated per scope of practice and skill set. This position may also provide clerical support to the care team including acting as a liaison facilitating communication with or between other care providers and visitors directly or via telephone. This individual works collaboratively with other care team members including the patient and family, and participates collaboratively with RN to achieve optimal outcomes. The PCA/Student Nurse/ Unit Secretary has access to confidential patient information, must communicate with all team members regarding care provided by them to the assigned patient group and carries out daily activities under the direct supervision of a Patient Care Coordinator / Registered Nurse, RN or Assistant Nurse Manager and indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager or Director. If you’re looking for a role where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your community is at the heart of what you do — we’d love to connect. Apply today to be connected directly with a Talent Acquisition representative! Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
Responsibilities
- activities of daily living
- utilization of safe patient handling equipment
- measure and document intake and output
- foley removal
- external urinary catheter management
- telemetry monitor set up
- blood glucose monitoring
- oxygen set up
- tasks delegated per scope of practice and skill set
- provide clerical support to the care team
- acting as a liaison facilitating communication with or between other care providers and visitors directly or via telephone
- works collaboratively with other care team members including the patient and family
- participates collaboratively with RN to achieve optimal outcomes
- communicate with all team members regarding care provided by them to the assigned patient group
- carries out daily activities under the direct supervision of a Patient Care Coordinator / Registered Nurse, RN or Assistant Nurse Manager and indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager or Director
Benefits
- Supportive, team culture where caregivers are valued
- Community rooted health system providing focused care that truly makes a difference
- Competitive pay and benefits and a focus on work-life balance
- Strong supportive leaders who invest in potential
- Career growth opportunities where your voice matters and your impact is seen
- Fair, reliable compensation
- Healthcare plans that reduce financial stress (EPO Plan offering the strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when you stay in Adena Care)
- Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support (3.5% retirement match with automatic 1% annual increase)
- PTO that grows with tenure
- Smaller teams = faster visibility
- Emerging leader and leadership development programs
- Tuition assistance and education support
- Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
- Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
