Patient Care Associate

Patient Care Associate

Pascagoula Hospital | Part-Time | Days / Nights |

2809 Denny Avenue

Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581

United States

Position Overview

The Patient Care Associate provides basic nursing care (i.e.personal and restorative care) to patients according to predefined guidelines;a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse or LPN; and under the directsupervision of the Registered Nurse or LPN. The plan of care will utilize theCDC Guidelines for Infection Control as well as the Singing River Health SystemDepartments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services.Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing RiverHealth System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, andgoverning guidance and publications for health care employees.

DISCLAIMER : This is not necessarily anexhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirementsor working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be anaccurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revisethe job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of Nurse Assistant / Aide program preferred.

License : N / A

Certification : Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification recognized by the State of Mississippi Department of Health preferred. (CNA Certification required upon hire for SNF unit) (Apprentices transferring to SNF will be allowed 120 days to schedule the skills exam. If not obtained within the 120 days, will be removed from the SNF unit)

Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and / or transfer.

Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience : Equivalentrelated work experience or completion of a Nurse Aide program required.

Reports to : Registered Nurse or LPN responsible for patient care managementduring a shift.

Supervises : None.

Physical Demands : Work is moderatelyactive : involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office,move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHSservice area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently tolift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Work involves using manyphysical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure ofbody fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectiousdisease. Work involves using repetitive motions : substantial movements of thewrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such ascomputer keyboard.

Work involves being ableto perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or withoutcorrection; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requiresclose visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an objectinto sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor toforms / printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.

Must be able to beactive for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must beable to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may beinstituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts orweekends.

Mental Demands : Must demonstrate keen mentalfaculties / assessment and decision-making abilities. Must demonstrate superiorcommunication / speaking / enunciation skills to receive and give information inperson and by telephone. Mustdemonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive todealing with high stress levels. Mustdemonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and the ability tomulti-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable workingrelationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands : Must possesssuperior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and abilityto use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology(i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.

Must be ableto demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professionalskills to a patient population of all ages.