Patient Care Associate | Medical Nursing

Position Overview

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

Position Overview

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care to patients according to predefined guidelines.
• Works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or LPN.
• Performs duties in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of Nurse Assistant/Aide program preferred.
• Current 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).
• Equivalent related work experience or completion of a Nurse Aide program required.
• Reports To Registered Nurse or LPN responsible for patient care management during a shift.
• Supervises None.

Qualifications

• Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue.
• Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Skills

• Keen mental faculties/assessment and decision-making abilities.
• Superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations.
• Collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
• 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.
• Appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.