PCA- 3B Observation (Nights) PT
About The Position
The Patient Care Associate (PCA)/Student Nurse/Unit Secretary provides high quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients, while providing an atmosphere that supports our mission to be our regions’ most trusted partner in healthcare. This includes, but is not limited to: activities of daily living, measure and document intake and output, foley removal, telemetry monitor set up & telemetry monitoring, phlebotomy, blood glucose monitoring, oxygen set up, etc. This position may also provide clerical support to the care team including typing, word processing, transcribing physician orders, and 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
Responsibilities
- Provides high quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients.
- Measures and documents intake and output.
- Performs foley removal.
- Sets up telemetry monitors and performs telemetry monitoring.
- Performs phlebotomy.
- Monitors blood glucose.
- Sets up oxygen.
- Provides clerical support to the care team including typing, word processing, and transcribing physician orders.
- 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.
- 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
- Competitive pay and 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
- Tuition assistance and education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
