PCA - 4W Ortho (Days) PT

Adena Health • Chillicothe, OH

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA), also described as a Student Nurse/Unit Secretary, provides high-quality direct care to an assigned group of patients. Care activities include activities of daily living, safe patient handling, measuring and documenting intake and output, Foley removal, external urinary catheter management, telemetry monitor setup, blood glucose monitoring, oxygen setup, and other tasks delegated within the individual’s scope of practice and skill set.

The position may also provide clerical support to the care team, including facilitating communication with or between 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 position has access to confidential patient information and must communicate with team members about care provided to the assigned patient group. 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 part-time, day-shift position in the 4W department in Chillicothe, scheduled for two shifts per week, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with every third weekend. On-call work is not required. Hourly pay is based on years of nursing experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to an assigned group of patients, including activities of daily living.
• Use safe patient handling equipment.
• Measure and document patient intake and output.
• Perform Foley removal and manage external urinary catheters.
• Set up telemetry monitors and oxygen.
• Monitor blood glucose.
• Perform tasks delegated within the employee’s 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 care team members, patients, families, and the RN to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Communicate with team members about care provided to the assigned patient group.
• Carry out daily activities under the designated direct and indirect supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Healthcare plans, including an EPO plan with stronger coverage and lower deductibles when using Adena Care
• Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support
• 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: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed