PCA - 4W Ortho (Nights) FT

Adena Health • Chillicothe, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA), also described as a Student Nurse/Unit Secretary, provides high-quality direct patient care to an assigned group of patients. Care includes activities of daily living; use of safe patient handling equipment; measuring and documenting intake and output; Foley removal; external urinary catheter management; telemetry monitor setup; blood glucose monitoring; oxygen setup; and tasks delegated according to scope of practice and skill set. The role may also provide clerical support and facilitate communication among care providers and visitors, in person or by telephone.

The PCA works collaboratively with the patient, family, and other care team members, including the RN, to support optimal outcomes. The role has access to confidential patient information and communicates with team members about care provided. 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 is a full-time night position on the 4W Orthopedics unit in Chillicothe, scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and every third weekend. On-call duty is not required. The hourly rate is based on years of nursing experience and education.

Requirements

• Ability to perform delegated tasks within the applicable scope of practice and skill set.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, and care team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to an assigned group, including activities of daily living.
• Use safe patient handling equipment.
• Measure and document patient intake and output.
• Remove Foley catheters and manage external urinary catheters.
• Set up telemetry monitors and oxygen.
• Monitor blood glucose.
• Perform tasks delegated within the role's scope of practice and skill set.
• Provide clerical support to the care team when needed.
• Facilitate communication among care providers and visitors, in person or by telephone.
• Collaborate with patients, families, RNs, and other care team members to support optimal outcomes.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and communicate with team members about care provided.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Healthcare plans, including an EPO plan with stronger coverage and lower deductibles when using Adena Care
• Employer-funded retirement match of 3.5%, 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
• Career growth opportunities and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed