PCA - Outpatient Wound Care - East Hospital

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University Medical Center’s mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, education, and research; the Patient Care Associate (PCA) functions as an integral member of a team of health care providers on a patient care unit who reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect; provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient’s involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization and decreasing costs; provides supportive patient care in collaboration with the patient, family and other members of the health care team; participates in activities to ensure patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient-focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members. The PCA provides a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities as supervised and directed by a registered nurse; assists patient care team in meeting patient care needs, transportation, inventory control, and environmental service activities; provides assistance and support to patients with activities of daily living (ADLs); identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and organizational processes; participates in performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• HS Graduate or Equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes.
• Maximizes the patient’s involvement in his/her own plan of care.
• Improves service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization and decreasing costs.
• Provides supportive patient care in collaboration with the patient, family and other members of the health care team.
• Participates in activities to ensure patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient-focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members.
• Provides a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities as supervised and directed by a registered nurse.
• Assists patient care team in meeting patient care needs, transportation, inventory control, and environmental service activities.
• Provides assistance and support to patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient care and organizational processes.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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