PCA- 3B Observation (Days) PT

Adena Health System•Chillicothe, OH

10d•Onsite

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 and helps create an atmosphere that supports Adena Health’s mission. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living; measuring and documenting intake and output; removing Foley catheters; setting up and monitoring telemetry; performing phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring; and setting up oxygen. The position may also provide clerical support, including typing, word processing, transcribing physician orders, and facilitating communication among care providers and visitors in person or by telephone. The PCA works collaboratively with the patient, family, and other care team members, and with an RN to achieve optimal outcomes. The role has access to confidential patient information and requires 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 a Nurse Manager or Director. This is a 60% part-time position on the 3B Observation unit in Chillicothe. The schedule is 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., two days per week, including every third weekend. On-call work is not required. Hourly pay is based on years of experience and education.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or STNA.
Collaborative communication and teamwork with patients, families, and care team members.
Ability to handle confidential patient information.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients.
Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Measure and document patient intake and output.
Remove Foley catheters.
Set up and monitor telemetry.
Perform phlebotomy and blood glucose monitoring.
Set up oxygen.
Provide clerical support, including typing, word processing, and transcribing physician orders, 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 achieve optimal outcomes.
Communicate with team members regarding care provided to assigned patients.
Carry out daily activities under the specified direct and indirect supervision.