Patient Care Assistant - Telemetry | Flexible Shifts

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for PRN roles with weekend variability in Russellville, AR. The position focuses on supporting RNs, monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and maintaining safe, clean patient areas.

The role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and adherence to unit standards, with opportunities for professional development and access to Lifepoint Health’s comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Nursing Assistant Certificate preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Direct patient care

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Nursing Assistant Certificate

Job description

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for PRN roles with weekend variability in Russellville, AR. The position focuses on supporting RNs, monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and maintaining safe, clean patient areas.

The role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and adherence to unit standards, with opportunities for professional development and access to Lifepoint Health’s comprehensive benefits.