PCA- 3A Med Surg (Nights) FT

Adena Health • Chillicothe, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) provides high-quality, direct care to an assigned group of patients, working collaboratively with the patient, family, and other care team members to support optimal outcomes. The position may also provide clerical support and facilitate communication among care providers and visitors, in person or by telephone. The PCA has access to confidential patient information and communicates 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 the Nurse Manager or Director.

This full-time role is based in the 3A Med Surg–Renal department in Chillicothe and is scheduled for three shifts per week, with every third weekend. The posting identifies the shift as night shift, although the listed hours are 6:00 AM–6:30 PM. On-call work is not required. Hourly pay is based on years of nursing experience and education.

Adena describes a supportive, collaborative team culture and offers opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, tuition assistance, education support, skill-building, and lateral career growth. Benefits mentioned include healthcare plans, retirement contributions, and paid time off that grows with tenure.

Requirements

• Perform tasks within the scope of practice and skill set.
• Collaborate with the care team and communicate about patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct patient 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 monitoring 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 patients, families, and other care team members, including the RN, to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Communicate with team members regarding care provided to assigned patients.
• Protect confidential patient information.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Healthcare plans, including an EPO plan with strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when receiving care within Adena
• 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: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed