Patient Care Associate (PCA)- CMC Med Surg

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System•Gaffney, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cherokee Medical Center, a division of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, is a 125-bed acute care facility in Gaffney, South Carolina. Its 26-bed Acute Care Medical Surgical Telemetry unit cares for patients with general medical conditions, telemetry needs, and post-operative surgical care. The Patient Care Associate (PCA) performs patient-related clerical activities, unit clerical duties, computerized order entry, and other unit activities as applicable. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the PCA provides focused non-licensed clinical care across the age continuum, including phlebotomy and basic nursing skills, along with environmental assistance that supports quality service and patient outcomes. The PCA documents and communicates patient progress, needs, and problems to team members in a timely manner, and collaborates with leadership in developing and implementing the health system’s mission and goals.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Applicants who are 17 years old must obtain a high school diploma or GED within six months.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.
Graduate Nurse.
Certificate from an approved multi-skilled technician program.
Completion of the first semester of nursing clinicals.
Phlebotomy Certificate.
CNA certification.
BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Perform patient-related clerical activities, unit clerical duties, and computerized order entry as applicable.
Provide non-licensed clinical care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including basic nursing skills and phlebotomy.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene while respecting privacy, dignity, and individual needs.
Prepare patients for meals and sleep, deliver meals, snacks, water, and nourishments, collect meal trays, and assist with feedings.
Measure and record vital signs, height, weight, intake, and output accurately and within established time frames or as requested.
Document and communicate patient progress, changes in status, and actual or potential needs of patients, families, and visitors to the registered nurse in a timely manner.
Provide age-specific care by demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles.
Participate in hourly rounds and bedside shift reports.
Maintain patient safety and comfort, including keeping call lights within reach, placing beds low and side rails up as appropriate, anticipating needs, and performing turning, positioning, coughing, and deep-breathing assistance as directed.
Perform bathing, hygiene, incontinent care, mouth and nail care, bed making, denture and hair care, personal care, and back rubs.
Put supplies away and keep refrigerators and clean and dirty utility rooms organized and tidy; ensure refrigerator contents are within their use dates.
Apply, remove, and record non-sterile heat and cold therapy as directed.
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and placement.
Empty drainage devices, including Foley and ostomy bags and oral/NG suction catheters, and report and record findings.
Collect and record routine non-sterile urine, feces, and sputum specimens as directed.
Perform peri and Foley catheter care as directed.
Perform other specialty-area functions after demonstrating competency, such as enemas, placement of monitoring leads, and documentation.
Recognize and respond appropriately to Code Alert and facility alerts.
Identify areas for improvement, pursue self-improvement, remain committed to unit, department, and division goals, and attend continuing education classes offered by Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.
Report risk management concerns to the appropriate person and adhere to the proper chain of command.
Perform other activities and duties as assigned.