Compassionate CCU PCA - Day Shift FT

Licking Memorial Health Systems; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems in Newark, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the CCU on days, full-time. Under RN supervision, you will assist with patient care tasks in a high-acuity unit and help deliver safe, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include lifts and transfers, vitals, specimen collection, EMR documentation, and ensuring supplies are stocked. LMHS emphasizes community health, diversity, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement, high school diploma or GED.
• Read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• STNA, NA or MA licensure preferred
• Obtain/maintain electronic medical record documentation skills
• Work independently and professionally
• Obtain/maintain 12 lead ECG testing proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lifts, transfers, transport patients safely to an inpatient bed and to and from ancillary departments.
• Collect, perform and document urine and glucometer tests and quality controls associated with it.
• Collect, label, and enter specimens obtained.
• Performing one-to-one monitoring on all restrained, suicidal, combative and other high-risk patients when requested by RN or physician.
• Obtain vitalsigns and weights.
• Appropriate documentation in electronic medical record.
• Enters work orders in computer.
• Stocks supplies at bedside.

Skills

CPR certification

EMR documentation skills

ECG testing proficiency

Independent work

Professional conduct

Education

High school diploma or GED

STNA/NA/MA licensure preferred

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems in Newark, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the CCU on days, full-time. Under RN supervision, you will assist with patient care tasks in a high-acuity unit and help deliver safe, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include lifts and transfers, vitals, specimen collection, EMR documentation, and ensuring supplies are stocked. LMHS emphasizes community health, diversity, and professional growth.