PCA- 3B Observation (Days) PT

Adena Health • Chillicothe, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA), Student Nurse, or Unit Secretary provides high-quality direct patient care to an assigned group of patients in support of Adena Health’s mission. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living; measuring and documenting intake and output; foley removal; telemetry monitor setup and monitoring; phlebotomy; blood glucose monitoring; and oxygen setup. The position may also provide clerical support to the care team, including typing, word processing, transcribing physician orders, and facilitating communication with care providers and visitors in person or by telephone.

The associate works collaboratively with patients, families, registered nurses, and other care-team members 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 the Nurse Manager or Director.

This is a part-time position at 60% in the 3B Observation unit in Chillicothe. The schedule is 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., two days per week, including every third weekend. On-call work is not required. Hourly pay is based on experience and education.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or STNA.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality direct care to an assigned group of patients.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Measure and document patient intake and output.
• Remove foley catheters.
• Set up and monitor telemetry equipment.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Monitor blood glucose.
• Set up oxygen.
• Provide clerical support, including typing, word processing, and transcribing physician orders, as needed.
• Facilitate communication among care providers and visitors, in person or by telephone.
• Collaborate with patients, families, registered nurses, and other care-team members to support optimal outcomes.
• Communicate with team members about care provided to assigned patients.
• Carry out daily activities under the specified direct and indirect supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Healthcare plans, including an EPO plan with the strongest coverage and lowest deductibles when receiving care within Adena Care
• Employer-funded protection and long-term financial support
• Retirement match of 3.5% with an automatic 1% annual increase
• PTO that grows with tenure
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED