Emergency Department- Patient Care Associate

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support nursing teams on a patient care unit.

The PCA delivers patient care and supportive services while promoting patient involvement in the plan of care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Final candidates may undergo background checks and related screenings as part of the post-offer process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Experience in patient care in acute hospital settings preferred.
• Strong customer service, organizational and time management skills.
• Successful completion of PCA training course after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and supportive services on a patient care unit.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurse to achieve patient care outcomes.
• Contribute to patient involvement in the plan of care and reduce costs where possible.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

PCA training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) functions as an integral member of a team of care providers on a patient care unit, reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect.The team, consisting of the Registered Nurse, and the Patient Care Associate provides patient care and supportive services that are directed towards achievement of patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving services levels, and reducing decreasing costs.Patients and their family will experience the benefits of patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care our patients receive.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous patient care experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred;
• Strong customer service, organizational and time management skills;
• Successful completion of PCA training course required after hire.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.