Patient Care Associate - 1E Acute Care Nursing | Days

Job Description

The Patient Care Associate provides basic nursing 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. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

About the Role

Shift: 7am - 7pm
Location: Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care to patients according to predefined guidelines.
• Works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or LPN.
• Uses many physical motions in performing daily work activities.
• Performs tasks involving repetitive motions.
• Works for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue.
• Maintains collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of Nurse Assistant/Aide program preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification recognized by the State of Mississippi Department of Health preferred.
• (CNA Certification required upon hire for 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).

Qualifications

• Equivalent related work experience or completion of a Nurse Aide program required.
• Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Skills

• Superior customer service skills.
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.).
• MS Outlook and Word proficiency.
• Appropriate clinical judgment and application of professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Shift: 7am - 7pm