Patient Care Associate

Patient Care Associate (Certified) - Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility Singing River Health System Hospital - Pascagoula Full-Time Night Shift 2809 Denny Ave 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 direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or LPN. The plan of care will utilize the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control as well as the Singing River Health System Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services. DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the 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 required. License N/A Certification Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification recognized by the State of Mississippi Department of Health. Must complete BCLS certification by the end of position orientation; must maintain current BCLS certification. Experience Equivalent related work experience or completion of a Nurse Aide program required. Physical Demands Work requires physical exertion: Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-today activities. Auditory acuity to hear verbal communication and gather data using auscultory skills. Manual dexterity of hands and feet to ambulate effectively per scheduled shift and effectively manage multiple pieces of equipment/tubes/invasive lines. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue. Must have high energy level. May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation. Must demonstrate ability to assist patients in transferring/ambulation; push-pull patients in wheelchair; turn/position bed-bound patients. Mental Demands Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making skills in the management of acute and chronically ill patients. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. He/She must demonstrate the ability to record observations and activities, to follow oral and written directions/instructions, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high press situations and high stress levels during scheduled shift associated with care of acute patient/SO, rapidly changing patient conditions, emotional demands of patients and families, and demands of maintaining effective working relationships with peers, managers, physicians, and other health care workers. Special Demands Must be able to utilize the computer to record and retrieve data - including proficiency in utilizing the electronic medical record.