Patient Care Assistant - Surgical Orthopedics | Full-Time, A-Shift

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BLS training provided

Job summary

Phelps Health is a hospital and healthcare system serving central Missouri. The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse and collaborates with nursing staff to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

Essential duties include basic care tasks, vital signs, documentation, and timely communication within the care team. Education includes high school diploma or GED; CNA certification preferred or attendance at the PCA Academy if uncertified.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Perform basic patient care tasks (vital signs, toileting, feeding, bathing) as per hospital policy.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to meet patient needs and respond to requests.
• Document all patient care activities accurately to support clinical decisions.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the care team to improve outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.

No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

• Under the general supervision of a licensed nurse (RN, LPN, shift manager), the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides direct patient care.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follows established hospital policy regarding patient safety measures such as infection prevention, safe patient handling and movement, and notification of the licensed nurse when patient condition changes to provide patient care in an optimally safe environment.
• Provides basic patient care duties under the supervision of a licensed nurse such as, but not limited to: vital signs, glucometer checks, toileting, feeding, bathing, and activity measures, etc. Performs such actions within the guidelines established in hospital policy and procedure to support quality outcomes and patient safety.
• Works collaboratively with nursing staff to care for the basic needs of each patient and respond quickly to patient requests to ensure patient safety and enhance the patient’s experience.
• Documents all patient care activities accurately and to support the clinical decision making of other health care team members.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate team members in order to improve patient outcomes and quality care.

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Work Experience

• One year experience preferred.

Certification/License

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through the state of Missouri preferred.
• If uncertified or less than one year experience, must attend Phelps Health PCA Academy for training.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within first 90 days of employment (BLS training is provided).

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Considerable mental concentration required. Lifting up to 35 lbs., turning activities, standing, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, reaching and nearly constant walking required.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to infectious disease and communicable disease via blood and other bodily fluids. May encounter hostile persons at times.

At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself!