Patient Care Associate (PCA)- Night Shift Only

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University University Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) for the night shift in the 11 North - Medical unit. The PCA works within a care team to provide patient care and supportive services aimed at achieving patient care outcomes and engaging patients in their care plans.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED; prior PCA experience is preferred, along with strong customer service, organization, and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous patient care experience in acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Successful completion of PCA training course after hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and supportive services as part of a care team.
• Assist patients and families to understand care plans and participate in their care.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurse and PCA team to achieve patient care outcomes.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Patient Care Associate (PCA)- Night Shift Only# Careers## Patient Care Associate (PCA)- Night Shift OnlyApply: University Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: R160673Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Patient Care Associate (PCA)- Night Shift Only## Department:University Hospital | 11 North - MedicalThe Patient Care Associate (PCA) functions as an integral member of a team of care providers on a patient care unit, reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team, consisting of the Registered Nurse, and the Patient Care Associate provides patient care and supportive services that are directed towards achievement of patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving services levels, and reducing decreasing costs. Patients and their family will experience the benefits of patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care our patients receive. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED preferred. Previous patient care experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred; Strong customer service, organizational and time management skills; Successful completion of PCA training course required after hire.## Additional Information:## Location:University Hospital (0870)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:36## **Shift:**Varying Shifts***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***