PCA - 3A Med Surg (Nights) PT

Adena Health • Chillicothe, OH

2h • 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. Duties include assisting with activities of daily living; using safe patient-handling equipment; measuring and documenting intake and output; removing Foley catheters; managing external urinary catheters; setting up telemetry monitors and oxygen; monitoring blood glucose; and performing tasks delegated within the employee’s scope of practice and skill set.

The position may also provide clerical support to the care team and facilitate communication among care providers and visitors, in person or by telephone. The PCA works collaboratively with patients, families, and other care-team members, and partners with the RN to support optimal outcomes. The role has access to confidential patient information and requires communication 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 a Nurse Manager or Director.

This is a part-time position working two night shifts per week, from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with every third weekend. The position is based in the 3A department in Chillicothe. On-call work is not required. Hourly pay is based on years of nursing experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct patient care to an assigned group of patients.
• Assist patients with 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.
• Complete tasks delegated within the employee’s scope of practice and skill set.
• Provide clerical support to the care team as needed.
• Facilitate communication among care providers and visitors, in person or by telephone.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and other care-team members, including the RN, to support optimal outcomes.
• Communicate with team members about care provided to assigned patients.
• Protect and appropriately handle confidential patient information.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Healthcare plans, including an EPO plan with strong coverage and low deductibles when receiving care at 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: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed