Patient Care Nursing Assistant PRN

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) to join our team in the new care tower. The PCNA will perform various patient care activities under licensed staff, including ADLs, vitals, feeding, bathing, dressing, and mouth care.

This PRN position requires attendance at at least 4 days of day shift orientation upon hire. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and strong interpersonal and

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• At least 1 year of direct customer service or patient interaction experience is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care activities under licensed staff supervision, including ADLs and vitals.
• Assist with feeding, bathing, dressing, mouth care, and other direct patient care duties.
• Attendance at orientation sessions may be required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Basic computer skills

Customer service experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

This position will be part of Ashtabula Regional Medical Center's (ARMC) new patient care tower. The patient care tower is a 115,000 square foot, multi-story building with 55 new private patient rooms. This includes a new Intensive Care Unit, five new operating rooms in the Surgical Suite, and 24 new rooms in the Emergency Department. The new patient rooms have private bathrooms and showers and are more spacious and comfortable for families while visiting their loved one.

The new tower creates an even better environment for our patients and caregivers while incorporating the latest technology in healthcare. Caregiver input was a critical piece of the tower design process. Caregivers were involved to help ensure the tower was designed around their workflow, not the other way around. Come check us out and explore the opportunities to care for patients in a facility centered around patients and caregivers!

Job Summary

The role of the Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) is integral to ARMC’s mission to provide quality patient care to our community. We are looking for a compassionate, energetic individual to join us in providing the best, most compassionate care for our patients!

The PCNA will perform various patient care activities and related services under the direction of the licensed staff. Duties include ADL's, vitals, feeding, bathing, dressing, mouth care, and other direct patient care duties as assigned.

• Please note, this is a PRN (as needed) position. If hired, the new caregiver must be able to attend at least 4 days of day shift orientation that will be scheduled upon hire.

Experience/Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Basic computer skills required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• At least (1) year of experience providing direct customer service to customers or patients is strongly desired.

Required Licensure Or Certification

• BLS certification required. Can be obtained during orientation

Required Physical And Environmental Demands

• Requires ability to walk 6 to 8 miles in an 8-hour shift
• Lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Work under periods of high stress and in a consistently fast-paced environment