CNA/PCA - Long Term Acute Care

Mymlc; Missouri; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mymlc in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Patient Care Associate to provide direct patient care under RN/LPN or Provider supervision. This on-site role supports daily living activities, vital signs, mobility, and sample collection within a clinical setting.

The position requires a high school diploma and recognized PCA or nursing-related training, with opportunities to work across units based on acuity and staff skills.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma required.
• PCA education options include UAP training, fundamentals of nursing, CNA certification, or nursing graduate awaiting licensure.
• Graduates of nursing programs who did not pass licensure in the past 3 years may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
• Feeds patients and records intake/output.
• Takes and records vital signs including pulse oximetry.
• Transports patients within the facility.
• Lifts, turns, and ambulates patients as needed.
• Collects urine, stool and sputum samples for testing; may perform Point of Care testing.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition to nurse.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Communication

Education

H.S. Diploma

PCA training / CNA cert

Nursing fundamentals

Job description

Saint Joseph, MO, United States (On-site)

Job Description

The Patient Care Associate works under the supervision of leadership. The Patient Care Associate works under the direction of an RN\LPN or Provider. Administers quality patient care according to established standards. May be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and acuity of patients. Provides exceptional service to all patients and customers.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily Activities of Daily Living to meet patient’s needs i.e. personal hygiene, dressing patients, linen change.
• Feeding patients as indicated; Records food and fluid intake and output when appropriate.
• Takes and records vital signs including pulse oximetry.
• Transports patients as appropriate.
• Lifts, turns, repositions and ambulates patients, alone or with assistance.
• Collects and transports urine, stool and sputum samples for testing when assigned; completes Point of Care testing.
• Observes and reports changes in patient’s condition to nurse.
• Other duties as assigned

• Completes daily Activities of Daily Living to meet patient’s needs i.e. personal hygiene, dressing patients, linen change.
• Feeding patients as indicated; Records food and fluid intake and output when appropriate.
• Takes and records vital signs including pulse oximetry.
• Transports patients as appropriate.
• Lifts, turns, repositions and ambulates patients, alone or with assistance.
• Collects and transports urine, stool and sputum samples for testing when assigned; completes Point of Care testing.
• Observes and reports changes in patient’s condition to nurse.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• H.S. Diploma - Required
• PCA education requirements:a. an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training program in the last three years, orb. a fundamentals of nursing course, orc. a certified nursing assistant program with obtainment of certification (C.N.A.), ord. a graduate of a professional or practical nursing program who did not pass the state licensure examination in the past three years ore. A graduate of a professional or practical nursing program outside the United States and awaiting licensure in this country - Required

Work Experience

• In lieu of a. through e. listed above in the Education section, documented experience as a nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician in the past three (3) years - Required
• In Home Health, 6 months of Hospital/Nursing Home experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days
• CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Required within 90 Days
• Any other required training by the organization - Required within 90 Days

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

Job Info

• Job Identification 1138
• Job Category Clinical Support
• Job Shift Variable
• Locations 5325 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506, US (On-site)