Patient Care Associate (PCA) - 2A Progressive Care Unit (Days) FT

Adena Health System • Chillicothe, OH

12h • Onsite

About The Position

At Adena Health, our clinical professionals are part of focused, collaborative teams where autonomy and patient connection shape the daily rhythm of care. These roles are ideal for candidates who value meaningful patient relationships alongside technical excellence. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or STNA
• De-escalation training within 6 months and annually
• BLS within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients.
• 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.
• May provide clerical support to the care team.
• Acts 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.
• 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

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Focus on work-life balance
• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED