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Patient Care Assistant - (PCA)

Lifepoint HealthRussellville, AR
Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of an RN, the Patient Care Assistant assists in assuring optimal patient care at Saint Mary’s Regional Health System in Russellville, AR. Saint Mary’s is a 170-bed acute care hospital, a Level III Trauma Center, offering various inpatient and outpatient services. The health system is part of Lifepoint Health, a leader in community-based care with a mission of Making Communities Healthier, spanning 29 states with 63 community hospital campuses and over 170 additional sites of care. The company is committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity, and producing value with an inclusive workforce.

Requirements

  • Previous relevant experience or completion of base skills as a registered nursing student
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
  • High School diploma preferred
  • BCLS required

Nice To Haves

  • Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred
  • Handle with Care preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provides direct patient care
  • Performs specific documentation in the patient's record
  • Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance
  • Communicates appropriate information in departmental and interdepartmentally
  • Assists and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development.
  • Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Patient Care Assistant salary in the US is approximately $48,000 per year, with a typical range of $35,000 to $71,000.
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