Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Med Surg

Lifepoint Health Careers; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant in Russellville, AR. This full-time role supports a 28-bed telemetry unit with direct patient care and essential documentation.

You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, report changes promptly, and help maintain a clean, safe environment while supporting staff throughput and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Handle with Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs and intake/output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms and common areas clean, safe, and stocked.
• Documents care and activities per unit standards.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education; performs other duties as assigned.
• Manages the tech desk; supports nursing/physician staff and department throughput.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

Nursing Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma

Job description

Saint Mary's Regional Health System - 1808 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801

Patient Care Assistant

Job Type: Full Time - Various Shifts

Schedule: 3 x 12 Shift, Weekends May Vary

Your experience matters:

Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Assistant joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

More About Our Team:

Our 28-bed Medical Telemetry unit provides specialized, continuous monitoring for a high-acuity patient population with diverse clinical needs. We manage a dynamic range of cases, including complex cardiac and respiratory conditions, post-surgical recovery, patients requiring bedside hemodialysis, as well as other medical conditions. This versatile environment demands a high level of clinical expertise to ensure safe, high-quality care for every patient on their path to recovery.

How you'll contribute:

A Patient Care Assistant who excels in this role:

• Performs basic patient care as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms and common areas clean, safe, and appropriately stocked.
• Manages the tech desk; supports nursing/physician staff and department throughput.
• Documents care and activities per unit standards.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education; performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• -Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• -Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• -Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• -Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• -Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for:

• Education: High School diploma preferred.
• License: Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred.
• Certifications: BLS; Handle with Care preferred.

Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.