Patient Care Associate | SNF | Nights

Singing River Health System•Pascagoula, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate provides basic nursing care (i.e. personal and restorative care) to patients according to predefined guidelines; a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse or LPN; and under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or LPN. The plan of care will utilize the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control as well as the Singing River Health System Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees. Singing River Health System is a mission-driven healthcare provider and one of the largest employers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, devoted to quality, teamwork, and service.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Equivalent related work experience or completion of a Nurse Aide program required
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification recognized by the State of Mississippi Department of Health required upon hire for SNF unit
Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days)
Must have appropriate level of de-escalation training
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities
Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone
Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels
Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required
Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette
Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of Nurse Assistant/Aide program preferred
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification recognized by the State of Mississippi Department of Health preferred (unless for SNF unit)

Responsibilities

Provides basic nursing care (i.e. personal and restorative care) to patients according to predefined guidelines
Provides care according to a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse or LPN
Performs duties under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or LPN
Utilizes the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control
Adheres to the Singing River Health System Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services
Performs all duties in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees