Patient Care Associate | Full Time | Nights - Acute Care Nursing

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 7PM-7AM
Location: Singing River Gulfport Hospital

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care (personal and restorative care)
• Follows a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse or LPN
• Uses CDC Guidelines for Infection Control
• Adheres to Singing River Health System procedures and policies
• Works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or LPN

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)
• (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)
• Maintains BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer
• Completes and maintains appropriate de-escalation training

Experience

• Equivalent related work experience or completion of a Nurse Aide program required

Physical Demands

• Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area
• Exerts a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard
• Close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision
• Active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue
• Works schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends

Mental Demands

• Demonstrates keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities
• Demonstrates superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels
• Works under pressure and meets deadlines
• Maintains attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations
• Maintains collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations

Special Demands

• Possesses superior customer service skills and professional etiquette
• Possesses 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
• Possesses appropriate clinical judgment and applies professional skills to a patient population of all ages