PCA- 3A Med Surg (Days) FT

Adena Health • Chillicothe, OH

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About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA), Student Nurse, or Unit Secretary provides high-quality direct patient care to an assigned group of patients. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living; using safe patient-handling equipment; measuring and documenting intake and output; foley removal; external urinary catheter management; telemetry monitor setup; blood glucose monitoring; oxygen setup; and other tasks delegated according to scope of practice and skill set. The position may also provide clerical support to the care team and facilitate communication with care providers and visitors in person or by telephone. The PCA collaborates with care team members, patients, and families, and works with the RN to achieve optimal outcomes. The role has access to confidential patient information and is responsible for communicating with team members about care provided to assigned patients. Daily activities are performed under the direct supervision of a Patient Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse, or Assistant Nurse Manager, and the indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager or Director. This is a full-time day-shift position in the 3A Med Surg-Renal department in Chillicothe, with three shifts per week, hours of 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and every third weekend. On-call duty is not required. Hourly pay is based on years of nursing experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct patient care to an assigned group of patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Use safe patient-handling equipment.
• Measure and document intake and output.
• Remove foleys and manage external urinary catheters.
• Set up telemetry monitors and oxygen.
• Monitor blood glucose.
• Carry out 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 other care team members, including the RN, to support optimal outcomes.
• Communicate with team members regarding care provided to assigned patients.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• 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, including a 3.5% retirement match with an automatic 1% annual increase.
• Paid time off that grows with tenure.
• Tuition assistance and education support.
• Emerging leader and leadership development programs.
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed