Patient Care Associate (PCA) - 2NE Cardiovascular PCU (Days) FT

Adena Health • Chillicothe, OH

1d • 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. Adena Health System's mission is to be 'Called to serve our communities' with the guiding principle 'Let all that you do be done in love.' Their vision is to be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare, driven by values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust. This Patient Care Associate position is a Full-Time role on the Day Shift (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM) in the 2NE Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit, requiring every third weekend. The unit maintains a patient ratio of 1:3-4 for PCU. Adena offers a supportive, team culture, competitive pay and benefits, a focus on work-life balance, strong supportive leaders, and opportunities for career growth. Growth at Adena is fostered through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity, with programs like emerging leader and leadership development, tuition assistance, education support, skill-building, and lateral career opportunities. Leaders recognize potential early, providing visibility for caregivers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or STNA

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients.
• Assists with activities of daily living.
• Utilizes safe patient handling equipment.
• Measures and documents intake and output.
• Performs foley removal.
• Manages external urinary catheter.
• Sets up telemetry monitors.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Sets up oxygen.
• Performs tasks delegated per scope of practice and skill set.
• May provide clerical support to the care team, acting as a liaison to facilitate 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.
• Has access to confidential patient information.
• Communicates with all team members regarding care provided to the assigned patient group.
• 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

• 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