Maryville PCA - Unit Secretary

Mosaic Life Care; Maryville (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual for a dual role as a Unit Secretary and Patient Care Associate. This dynamic position involves providing exceptional patient care and administrative support within a nursing unit. You will be responsible for managing patient information, assisting with essential care tasks, and ensuring effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare professionals. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; PCA training or C.N.A. certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Creates and reviews patient charts for accuracy.
• Acts as a communication liaison between patients and staff.
• Assists with patient care tasks like bathing and dressing.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Clerical Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.)

Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Training

Job description

Details

• Maryville PCA / Unit Secretary
• MV-Nursing Admin
• PRN Status
• Variable Shift
• Pay: $15.70 - $19.63 / hour

Summary

• This is a position that is a combination role of a Unit Secretary as well as a PCA (Patient Care Associate) and administers quality patient care according to established standards. May also be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and the acuity of patients. Provides exceptional service to all patients and customers. This is a patient care team member who also performs tasks which are directed towards the patient's information management. Works as the receptionist for the nursing unit and performs clerical duties to support patient care decision-making.
• This position works under the supervision of the nursing Director/RN/or physician and is employed by Mosaic Health System.

Duties

• Creates paper charts for new patients and reviews patient charts for accuracy and completeness.
• Receives and relays information to nursing staff, physicians, patients, family members and visitors by acting as communication liaison.
• Copies, prints, scans and faxes documents as needed.
• Orders miscellaneous supplies for assigned units.
• Bathes, dresses, and undresses patients. May also be assigned simple dressing changes, non-diabetic nail care, skin care, hair care, and changes bed linens daily as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• All required education is a minimum requirement. Higher levels of education are acceptable. High School Diploma required. PCA education requirements:
  a. an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training program in the last three years, or
  b. a fundamentals of nursing course, or
  c. a certified nursing assistant program with obtainment of certification (C.N.A.), or
  d. a graduate of a professional or practical nursing program who did not pass the state licensure examination in the past three years or
  e. a graduate of a professional or practical nursing program outside the United States and awaiting licensure in this country
  f. Successful completion of Mosaic Patient Care Associate Training Program within 90 days of hire date.
• Clinical/BCLS - Basic Life Support is required to obtain within 90 days of hire. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 90 Days And any other required training by the organization is required.
• In lieu of a. through f. listed above in the Education section, documented experience as a nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician in the past (5) years is required.