Patient Care Assistant (STNA)

Salem Regional Medical Center Professional Corporation; Salem (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education reimbursement

Cafeteria discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Shift differential

Job summary

Salem Regional Medical Center is seeking a Full Time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the Nursing Pool. The role involves 12-hour shifts (0.9K, 7p-7:30a) and providing patient care under RN supervision to diverse populations, from newborns to elderly.

Qualified candidates will have STNA training or equivalent, plus CPR/BLS certification and a completed PCA training pathway. Competitive benefits accompany this position at Salem Regional Medical Center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred but not required; ability to speak, read, and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care activities under supervision of the Unit Director or Registered Nurse.
• Assist with patient comfort and needs as directed.
• Follow hospital policies and maintain PCA competencies through skills labs, observation, and exams.

Skills

Basic math

Written and oral communication

Education

STNA training

SRMC PCA training

Medical Assistant curriculum

EMT program

Nursing program (first semester)

LPN training program

Job description

SRMC Has an Exciting Opportunity for Qualified Candidates!

Position: Full Time Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Department: Nursing Pool

Shift: 0.9K / 7p-730a, 12 hour shift, 36 hrs/week

PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Unit Director or as directed by the Registered Nurse, performs various patient care activities and related services in caring for the needs and comfort of patients in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures. The patient population to whom care is delivered, may include newborns, toddlers, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma preferred but not required. Ability to speak, read, and basic math skills required.
• Must have completed an approved curriculum for State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) training, and passed the Nurse Aide competency tests for written/oral and clinical skills; or completed the SRMC Patient Care Assistant training course; or completed a Medical Assistant curriculum; or completed an EMT program; or completed the first semester of the physical assessment course in the Nursing Program or completed an LPN training program. After hire, maintaining PCA competencies will be done through skills lab, observation, and written exams, etc.
• Must have or obtain certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (maintains currency of certification).

BENEFITS

• Competitive wages
• Medical/prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident and critical insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• 403 (b) retirement with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Cafeteria discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Shift differential