Patient Care Associate (PCA) - 2A Progressive Care Unit (Nights) FT 90%
About The Position
The Patient Care Associate (PCA)/Student Nurse/Unit Secretary provides high quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients. This includes, but is not limited to: activities of daily living, utilization of safe patient handling equipment, measure and document intake and output, foley removal, external urinary catheter management, telemetry monitor set up, blood glucose monitoring, oxygen set up and tasks delegated per scope of practice and skill set. This position may also provide clerical support to the care team including 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
- De-escalation training within 6 months and annually
- BLS within 90 days of hire
Responsibilities
- Provide high quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients.
- Assist with activities of daily living.
- Utilize safe patient handling equipment.
- Measure and document intake and output.
- Perform foley removal and external urinary catheter management.
- Set up telemetry monitors.
- Monitor blood glucose levels.
- Set up oxygen.
- Perform tasks delegated per scope of practice and skill set.
- Provide clerical support to the care team.
- Act as a liaison facilitating communication with or between other care providers and visitors directly or via telephone.
- Work collaboratively with other care team members, including the patient and family.
- Participate collaboratively with RN to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Communicate with all team members regarding care provided to the assigned patient group.
- Carry 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
- Focus on work-life balance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
