Patient Care Assistant - PRN
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Assistant, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.
About the role
Our 28-bed Medical Telemetry unit provides specialized, continuous monitoring for a high-acuity patient population with diverse clinical needs. We manage a dynamic range of cases, including complex cardiac and respiratory conditions, post-surgical recovery, patients requiring bedside hemodialysis, as well as other medical conditions. This versatile environment demands a high level of clinical expertise to ensure safe, high-quality care for every patient on their path to recovery.
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 departmentally 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
Requirements
- High School diploma preferred
- Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred
- BLS certification
- Handle with Care certification preferred
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 with 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
Schedule
Various shifts, weekends may vary
Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing Tiffany.Williams1@LPNT.NET.