Acute Care PCA: Direct Patient Support & Vitals

Beacon Health Options; Michigan; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Beacon Health Options is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for Allegan, MI. The role involves direct patient care, ADL support, and clerical duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. PRN schedule includes day and night shifts.

BLS is required; CNA is preferred. High School diploma or GED is required. The PCA reports to the Resource Nurse or Module Leader and collaborates with the nursing team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS Provider credential from American Heart Association required prior to hire.
• Preferred: Certified Nurse Aide credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients across age groups and assist with ADLs.
• Record vitals and communicate abnormal findings to RN.
• Document in the electronic medical record accurately and promptly.
• Assist with physician orders, scheduling procedures, and chart preparation.
• Participate in unit and department performance improvement activities.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Teamwork

Blood glucose monitoring

CPR/BLS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Beacon Health Options is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for Allegan, MI. The role involves direct patient care, ADL support, and clerical duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. PRN schedule includes day and night shifts.

BLS is required; CNA is preferred. High School diploma or GED is required. The PCA reports to the Resource Nurse or Module Leader and collaborates with the nursing team to ensure patient safety and quality care.